NYT Wordle Answer Yesterday — Sunday, July 12, 2026
Puzzle #1849 • Difficulty 5/10
Yesterday's NYT Wordle Answer
Yesterday's Wordle Answer
Click on the ? tiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
Puzzle Analysis
CLACK was the Wordle answer. This word presented a moderate challenge. The double C made it a bit uncommon for a five-letter word. Starting with a word like STARE or ROAST helps identify common vowels and consonants. Finding the A and R early is beneficial. The K at the end is a frequent letter. The 5/10 difficulty rating feels appropriate. It was not an easy win, but it did not require extensive guesswork. Players likely spent a few turns eliminating possibilities. Getting the double C took some thought.
How to Play NYT Wordle
NYT Wordle gives you six chances to guess a five-letter word. Type any valid five-letter word and press Enter to submit your guess.
After each guess, the tiles change color. Green means the letter is in the word and in the correct spot. Yellow means the letter is in the word but in the wrong spot. Gray means the letter is not in the word at all.
Use the color feedback to narrow down the answer. A new Wordle is available every day at midnight Eastern Time, and everyone around the world solves the same word.
Your streak and guess distribution are tracked automatically. Share your results grid without spoiling the answer.
Play at nytimes.com/games/wordle. A new puzzle is available every day.
Tips & Strategy
- Start with a word rich in common letters like CRANE, SLATE, or ADIEU. These test the most frequently used vowels and consonants in one guess.
- Never reuse gray letters. Focus on repositioning yellow letters while introducing new untested letters to maximize information per guess.
- Pay attention to common English patterns like double letters (LL, SS, EE), ending patterns (-IGHT, -OUND), and consonant clusters (TH, CH, SH).
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