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NYT Wordle Hints and Answer for 2026-05-12

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Date: 2026-05-12Wordle #1788

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Hint 1 — First Letter

Today's answer starts with C

Hint 2 — Letter Pattern

Vowel/consonant pattern: CCVCC

(V = vowel, C = consonant)

Hint 3 — Definition

A device for measuring time.

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