NYT Dictionary

CLONK

/klɒŋk/
NounVerbAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2024, 2025

Meaning

The abrupt sound of two hard objects coming into contact.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Imitative. Compare clink, clank, clunk.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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