Wordle #728
Wordle Answer — Thursday, January 22, 2026
The answer was a 5-letter noun/verb
C
L
I
N
K
Definition
CLINKnoun/verb
A sharp, light ringing sound made by glass or metal objects striking together, or (slang) a prison or jail; as a verb, to make such a ringing sound.
She heard the clink of ice cubes against the glass as he poured the cold water.
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CLINK contains the uncommon consonant cluster 'CL' at the start and ends with 'NK', a pairing that players may not immediately consider when narrowing down letters. The presence of both K and N in the same word can also mislead solvers who have confirmed one but not anticipated the other.
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