NYT Wordle Today July 12 (#1849): Wordle from The New York Times is still one of the most popular daily word puzzles in the world, where millions of people come back daily to play just one puzzle. As part of The New York Times Games series, Wordle has gained popularity across the globe owing to the simplicity of the game and competition involved while each daily puzzle gives the player six attempts at guessing one word based on reasoning and positioning of letters. Wordle #1849 was an example of a difficult puzzle, which was due to the uncommon word with repeating letters.
What is NYT Wordle?
NYT Wordle is an online game, where each day, players have six chances to guess a word of five letters that is hidden from them with each try, the game tells users which letters they guessed correctly, incorrectly placed, or missed completely.
How to Play NYT Wordle
- Make a guess about a five-letter word.
- You have six guesses altogether.
- If the tile is green, the letter is correctly placed.
- If the tile is yellow, the letter is present but misplaced.
- The letter is not part of the answer if the tile is gray.
- Utilize all hints in order to make another guess.
- A new challenge is posted daily.
Today’s NYT Wordle Word for July 12 (Sunday)
- CLACK
Today’s NYT Wordle Hints for July 12 (Sunday)
- Five-letter word
- One vowel
- Starts with a consonant
- Contains double letters
- Hint: Like the sound of a keyboard or hard objects striking together
How Many Vowels Does Today’s Wordle Have?
- One vowel
What Letter Does Today’s Wordle Begin With?
- Begins with the letter C
What Letter Does Today’s Wordle End With?
- Ends with the letter K
NYT Wordle Answer for July 12 (#1849)
- CLACK
Yesterday’s NYT Wordle Answer for July 11 (#1848)
- AVIAN
Recent NYT Wordle Answers
- July 10 (#1847): CANAL
- July 9 (#1846): AMEND
- July 8 (#1845): DEMON
- July 7 (#1844): SLING
- July 6 (#1843): TODDY
- July 5 (#1842): SWAMI
- July 4 (#1841): PIZZA
- July 3 (#1840): BATON
- July 2 (#1839): MAVEN
- July 1 (#1838): DEMUR
- June 30 (#1837): PUPPY
- June 29 (#1836): CRUDE
What Does CLACK Mean?
Clack is both a verb and a noun. It refers to a sharp, loud clicking or knocking sound produced when hard objects strike one another.
Examples:
- The keyboard made a steady clack as she finished her report.
- The horse’s hooves echoed with a rhythmic clack along the stone road.
Tips to Solve NYT Wordle
- Start with a word containing common vowels and consonants.
- Pay close attention to colored tile feedback.
- Consider repeated letters when obvious guesses fail.
- Eliminate impossible letter combinations.
- Avoid repeating gray letters.
- Keep track of confirmed positions.
- Think about less common everyday words.
Why CLACK Stumped Solvers
Even though there was just one vowel in the puzzle, many found it challenging since CLACK features two Cs, which may be easy to miss. Moreover, this word is not frequently used in daily conversations unlike other popular words that players use in Wordle.
FAQ’s About NYT Wordle
1. What is NYT Wordle?
A daily five-letter word guessing game published by The New York Times.
2. How many guesses do players get?
Players have six attempts to solve the puzzle.
3. What was today’s answer?
The answer for Wordle #1849 is CLACK.
4. Are repeated letters allowed in Wordle?
Yes. Words may contain one or more repeated letters.
5. Is a new Wordle released every day?
Yes. A fresh puzzle becomes available daily.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and summarizes the daily NYT Wordle puzzle. Wordle is owned and published by The New York Times.
