{
  "id": 22105,
  "title": "Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 2, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/wordle-today-answer-hints-for-august-2-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-02T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/wordle-today-answer-august-2-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 2, 2026, Wordle enthusiasts were presented with a 5-letter word commencing with the letter P. The word was considered relatively straightforward to deduce, especially for those who enjoy breaking rules. For those seeking assistance, a subtle hint was provided: \"Punishable.\" Additionally, it was noted that there are no repeating letters in today's answer. The Wordle solution for the day was ultimately revealed to be PENAL.",
  "summary": "Wordle was originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner and rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon. The game was eventually purchased by the New York Times. According to Mashable, the best Wordle starting word is one that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.\n\nMashable reports that the entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was taken down at the request of the New York Times, but the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers. The game is not any more difficult than when it first began, but players can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode for a challenge.\n\nMashable states that today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with the letter P and has no recurring letters. Mashable also provides a hint that the answer is related to \"punishable\". The solution to today's Wordle, according to Mashable, is PENAL.",
  "key_points": [
    "Wordle answer on August 2, 2026, is PENAL",
    "Word begins with P, 5-letter word",
    "Hint: \"Punishable\""
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Hurdle hints and answers for August 2, 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/hurdle-hints-and-answers-for-august-2-2026",
        "published": "2026-08-02T02:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Quordle hints and answers for Monday, August 3 (game #1652)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/quordle-hints-and-answers-for-monday-august-3-game-1652",
        "published": "2026-08-02T23:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}