EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is for Wordle answer #409; the August 3rd Wordle answer is available now.
August 2nd’s Wordle answer is particularly hard to guess as it features a repeating letter and is also a reasonably complex word. While Wordle players can guess the answer easily if they use the right starting words, they might still get stumped by one letter that repeats in different spots. Unfortunately, Wordle doesn’t offer any additional clues for letters that repeat in an answer, due to which it can get particularly confusing for players who are trying to guess the solution by using common words. Having said that, players who wish to solve the answer without actually cheating can use some of our hints.
Today’s Wordle is a bit tricky to guess; however, some players might benefit from using Wordle’s hard mode. Since the mode forces players to solve the answer with stricter rules, it might work in their favor for today’s Wordle answer. Since there is a repeating letter in today’s Wordle answer, the more stringent rules will prevent players from using letters that have been discovered in the correct spot. This mechanic tends to help players figure out the answer for obscure words, especially the ones that feature a repeating letter. However, for players who simply want to guess the solution with a few hints, these clues might help.
Today's Wordle Hints (August 2nd #409)
Before players run out of attempts, they like to get a few hints that might help them solve today’s Wordle answer without sacrificing their daily streak. These hints are similar to clues players may have seen before in crossword puzzles and give a bit more context for August 2nd’s Wordle answer.
- Hint 1: Pretending to be shy
- Hint 2: Avoid disclosing something
- Hint 3: modest way intended to be alluring
Once players are done attempting today’s Wordle puzzle, they can share the results on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Players can share their results by clicking on the “Share” button, which will copy a set of color emoji boxes (green and yellow) and the number of attempts. What’s neat is that these emojis can be understood by other Wordle players who know today’s answer and understand the rules.
Today's Wordle Answer (August 2nd #409)
The August 2nd Wordle answer is COYLY.
When trying to guess today’s Wordle answer, we first used the word ‘SCREW,’ which revealed the incorrect position of one letter being used from today’s Wordle answer. Next, we used the word 'CHAOS,’ which indicated the incorrect position of one new letter and the correct position of the previously discovered letter from today’s Wordle answer. Then we used the word ‘COILY,’ which revealed the correct position of four letters from today’s Wordle answer. Finally, knowing the right position of four letters from today’s solution, we solved today’s Wordle puzzle using the word COYLY.
