NYT Dictionary

CLANK

/klæŋk/
NounVerbCLANKclank · 1 syllableGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A loud, hard sound of metal hitting metal.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Onomatopoeic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

clankerclangclangorclangourclangoringclashcrashbelchblareblat

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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