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tangs 1 of 2

noun

plural of tang

as in hints

an almost imperceptible sign of something the young author's novel is surprisingly earnest, tackling its subject without the slightest tang of irony

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tangs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tang

as in clashes

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Noun

January 20 – February 18 A money conversation may need fewer hints and more numbers.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Alright, read on for some hints and clues for today’s Wordle, plus today’s Bonus Wordle.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of hints

Verb

Elsewhere, Rhaenyra clashes with Lord Corlys, refusing to legitimize his sons Addam and Alyn with her hold on power so tenuous.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The resulting design gives the consumer-favorite 9060 a sleeker appearance, which clashes with its otherwise bulky proportions.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Definition of clashes

Noun

Since then, there were brief flickers from the likes of Paul Robinson or Rob Green, but there was a natural ceiling as to whom Leeds fielded as their goalkeeper when outside the top division of English football.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2026
These flickers included a merely steady revenue projection from chipmaker Broadcom on its most recent earnings call as well as a construction pause for a data center being built in Wyoming.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 24 June 2026

Definition of flickers

Noun

But take a closer look and the report actually provides glimmers of hope.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
There were glimmers of form from Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) and Anthony Elanga (Sweden), both of whom need to hit the ground running in the coming season.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of glimmers

Noun

Though guests will love the home’s open-concept layout, gourmet kitchen, and modern touches, the great outdoors are the main draw.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Overlooking the city and the Baltic Sea, the Presidential Suite includes touches like chandeliers and a private sauna.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of touches

Verb

As the bullet weight clinks and clacks along the bottom, bass will key in on your rig and follow it.

— Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Each robot, remotely operated, clinks glasses and gestures in unison, embodying the camaraderie and hope of the musical’s revolutionaries.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025

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