Wordle Answer for Today, August 2, 2026

If you're looking for the Wordle answer for August 2, 2026, read on. We'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today's puzzle is harder; I got it in five. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 2, Wordle #1,870! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today's Wordle game.How to play WordleWordle lives here on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time.Start by guessing a five-letter word. The letters of the word will turn green if they're correct, yellow if you have the right letter in the wrong place, or gray if the letter isn't in the day's secret word at all. For more, check out our guide to playing Wordle here, and my strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers.)Ready for the hints? Let's go!Does today's Wordle have any unusual letters?We'll define common letters as those that appear in the old typesetters' phrase ETAOIN SHRDLU. (Memorize this! Pronounce it "Edwin Shirdloo," like a name, and pretend he's a friend of yours.)There are four common letters today. One is fairly common. Can you give me a hint for today's Wordle?A type of code. Does today's Wordle have any double or repeated letters?There are no repeated letters today. How many vowels are in today's Wordle?There are two vowels.What letter does today's Wordle start with?Today's word starts with P. What letter does today's Wordle end with?Today's word ends with L. What is the solution to today's Wordle?Ready? Today's word is PENAL.How I solved today's WordleI started with RAISE and TOUCH followed by BLAND. I then guessed ANGEL, leaving PENAL as the solution.Wordle 1,870 5/6