Today's Wordle may look simple at first, but the letter pattern can still waste a guess or two.
If you are stuck, move through the clues gradually. The answer is hidden near the end so you can stop before the full spoiler.
Spoiler Warning: If you still want to solve it yourself, stop here and return after one more guess.
The answer for Wordle #1788 is:
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Today's puzzle leans hard because the answer "CLOCK" can send players toward several nearby guesses before the pattern becomes clear.
Repeated letters are easy to miss because many players avoid trying the same letter twice until late in the game.
Words like CRANE, SLATE, AUDIO, and TRACE work well because they test common vowels and high-frequency consonants early.
A strong opener does not solve every puzzle, but it gives you cleaner information and keeps you from chasing low-probability guesses too soon.
The answer for Wordle #1788 on May 12, 2026 is CLOCK. It is hidden in the spoiler section above so players can use the hints first.
Wordle #1788 was CLOCK. The puzzle was published for May 12, 2026.
Today's Wordle is rated hard. This is a trickier Wordle because the pattern can burn guesses quickly.
CRANE, SLATE, TRACE, and AUDIO are strong starters because they test common vowels and useful consonants. The best opener is one you can follow with a flexible second guess.
Wordle answers can contain repeated letters inside a word, but the official answer list generally does not repeat the same daily solution in the short term.
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