The answer to Wordle #1,870 was

PENAL: Of or relating to punishment.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,870 scores 30/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to PENAL.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 2, 2026?
The Wordle answer for August 2, 2026 (puzzle #1870) was PENAL.
What does PENAL mean?
PENAL: Of or relating to punishment.
Why was Wordle #1870 tricky?
PENAL is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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