Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Wordle #1788 — Hints & Answer
1How hard is it?
This one is about average difficulty, and the answer is a very common, everyday word.
2Reveal a clue
It has hands, a face, and no patience. First letter returns.
3How many vowels?
There is 1 vowel in the word.
4Which vowels?
Vowel-wise, it uses O.
5Any repeated letters?
Yes, a letter appears twice — worth keeping in mind before you burn a guess.
6Reveal the first letter
It starts with C.
7Reveal the last letter
The final letter is K.
The answer
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The answer is
CLOCK
CLOCK — An instrument for measuring and showing time.
Common questions
What is the Wordle answer for Tuesday, May 12, 2026?
The answer to Wordle #1788 is CLOCK. On the page it stays behind a click, so nobody sees it by accident.
What letters does Wordle #1788 start and end with?
The word runs from C at the front to K at the back.
How many vowels does the Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Wordle have?
You'll find 1 vowel in it (O).
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
Yes — one letter appears more than once, which trips up a lot of players.
When does the next Wordle come out?
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