August 2, 2026#1870archive
Wordle — August 2, 2026
Hints — one at a time
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!
Reveal the full answer
PENAL
This puzzle by the numbers
- 2 of 5
- CRANE — 3 letters in common
- 6 of the 60 other answers we have logged do too
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