Wordle Hints and Answer Today, August 2, 2026 (Wordle #1870)

August 2, 2026

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Here are today's Wordle hints and the answer for August 2, 2026, Wordle #1870. Hints come first so you can keep solving; the answer stays collapsed until you open it.

Today's Wordle hints

Stop as soon as a hint is enough. None of these name the full word.

How many vowels?

The answer has 2 vowels (counting A, E, I, O, and U only).

Does it repeat a letter?

No. Every letter in the answer is unique.

First letter

It starts with P.

What it means

A dictionary gloss for the answer word (a.): Of or pertaining to punishment, to penalties, or to crimes and offenses; pertaining to criminal jurisprudence

Today's Wordle answer

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The Wordle answer for August 2, 2026 is PENAL.

How to improve your Wordle opening

Use the Wordle solver to lock greens in each slot, force yellows with Must Include, and drop greys from the letter pool. For a wider browse, open the 5 letter words finder.

FAQ

What time does Wordle reset?

A new Wordle is available at midnight local time for most players. This page follows the NYT puzzle date in Eastern time.

Where can I play Wordle?

On the New York Times Games site and in the NYT Games app.

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