Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 2, #1870

Today’s Wordle answer is a tricky word, with some rare letters. Read on for hints and the answer.

Today’s Wordle hints

Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.

Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats

Today’s Wordle answer has no repeated letters.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

Today’s Wordle answer has two vowels.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with P.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with L.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer refers to something that relates to punishment or penalties.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is PENAL.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Aug. 1, No. 1,869, was SLUSH.

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July 28, No. 1,865: SONAR

July 29, No. 1,866: VALVE

July 30, No. 1,867: FLUME

July 31, No. 1,868: PURSE

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