Wordle Answer for July 12, 2026
On July 12, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to CLACK. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
CLACK
What clack means
A sharp, hard clicking sound made by two rigid objects striking together, or the act of making such a sound.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *clacken*, likely imitative in origin, mimicking the sharp sound of two hard objects striking together. The word may be influenced by Old Norse *klaka*, meaning to chatter or babble. The base captures the percussive sound itself—think of wooden blocks or teeth clicking rapidly.
Hints for July 12, 2026
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of clack
- prattle
- maunder
- palaver
- clatter
- chatter
- gabble
- prate
- blabber
Used in a sentence
The wooden blocks made a loud _____ when she dropped them on the hardwood floor.
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