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August 2, 2026#1870archive

Wordle — August 2, 2026

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Hint 1 of 5

Today's word points to something you'd rather not deal with, whether it's on your record or in your legal system.

Hint 2 of 5

It's the adjective used to describe anything tied to punishment for breaking the law.

Hint 3 of 5

You'll see it paired with words like "code," "colony," and "system" when talking about crime and consequences.

Hint 4 of 5

It traces back to a Latin word for punishment — the same root that gives us "penalty" and even "pain."

Hint 5 of 5

Five letters, no repeats, describing a punishment-related system or institution: P-E-N-A-L.

The answer — spoilers!

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PENAL

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Vowels
2 of 5
Best common opener
CRANE — 3 letters in common
Starts with P
6 of the 60 other answers we have logged do too

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A Wordle-style board: the top row spells CRANE with the R amber and the E green, the row below spells PRIDE in five green tiles, and the remaining rows are empty
How a finished Wordle board reads — one informative opener, then the answer. Example board, not today’s puzzle.