Need a clean path through Wordle #1788 for Tuesday, May 12, 2026? Start with the clues below, then open the reveal when you are ready for the verified NYT answer.
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Need a clean path through Wordle #1788 for Tuesday, May 12, 2026? Start with the clues below, then open the reveal when you are ready for the verified NYT answer.
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Each hint nudges harder. Stop reading whenever the word lands.
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The trick the puzzle was actually after.
CLOCK is a common timekeeping noun. Wordle #1788 was tricky because the duplicate C and CK ending can hide until late if early guesses only test unique letters.
Source check: the official NYT Wordle service confirmed the May 12, 2026 solution. URLs checked: https://www.nytimes.com/svc/wordle/v2/2026-05-12.json ; https://www.nytimes.com/svc/wordle/v2/2026-05-11.json ; https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html
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Catching up? Here are the most recent solutions.
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, May 12, 2026 | Wordle #1788 | CLOCK |
| Mon, May 11, 2026 | Wordle #1787 | NEWLY |
| Sun, May 10, 2026 | Wordle #1786 | PARKA |
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Today's Wordle #1788 answer is CLOCK.
CLOCK is a noun for a device that measures and shows time.
Yes. CLOCK repeats the letter C.
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