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NYT Wordle today starts with C and has one vowel, I.
The word describes a light, sharp, metallic ringing sound.
The NYT Wordle answer for January 22, 2026, is CLINK, a consonant-heavy word with moderate level of difficulty.
NYT Wordle today for January 22 might sound easier than it looks! Following yesterday's symmetrical CUBIC (#1677), the NYT moves away from repeating letters but ups the ante with a word that has four consonants and just one lone vowel. If the silence of your grid is deafening, use the hints and walkthrough below to find the ‘ring’ of truth.
Here are clues to narrow down your search:
Bonus Hints:
This word is an onomatopoeia, which means that it sounds like the action it describes.
In slang, this word can also refer to a jail or prison (‘The _____’).
Think of the sound a spoon makes against a ceramic mug.
Here is how to navigate the consonant-heavy terrain of today's puzzle.
First Guess (ARISE): A classic opener to scout for vowels. Today, it’s a partial success, catching the only vowel in the word, 'I' in the third position (Green). The guess eliminatines A, R, S, and E.
Second Guess (CLIMB): Time to test the beginning of the word. Since 'C' is a frequent starter, this guess is a major breakthrough. It confirms 'C' and 'L' in the first and second spots. We now have C L I _ _.
Third Guess (PLANK): We try common consonants in the remaining grey spots. The 'N' turns green in the fourth spot, and 'K' in the fifth position. We now have _ L _ N K.
Final Logic: We have found all five of the letters of today’s Wordle solution. Potential words include CLICK, CLING, and CLINK. Since the definition involves a sharp ringing sound and the hints specify no repeating letters, CLICK (double C) and CLING (to hold onto) are bypassed for CLINK.
If you still don’t want to waste any guesses and are looking for a quick solution, scroll down!
Also Read: Today’s NYT Strands Hints and Answers for January 21, 2026
The answer to Wordle #1678 is CLINK.
Today’s word, CLINK, is a great example of how Wordle uses ‘vowel-poor’ words to challenge players. With only the letter 'I' to lean on, players have to rely heavily on their knowledge of consonant blends.
Compared to yesterday's CUBIC, which relied on a tricky double-letter structure, today's puzzle was more about phonetics. If you managed to identify the ‘CL’ start early on, the rest likely fell into place. See you tomorrow to see if the NYT keeps the consonant streak alive!
Also Read: Today’s Quordle Hints and Answers for January 22, 2026
