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Wordle Answers for Sunday, August 2, 2026 — Puzzle #945

5L: SPORT 8 word lengths Puzzle #945 Published Aug 2, 2026

Daily answers for all 8 word lengths. Click on any word for detailed analysis.

5-Letter Answer Wordle Unlimited #945
S
P
O
R
T

SPORT

/spɔːt/ US

noun · 2 meanings

1. Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.

2. Something done for fun, regardless of its design or intended purpose.

"Joe was banned from getting legal help. He seemed to view lawsuits as a sport."

1. To amuse oneself, to play.

"children sporting on the green"

2. To mock or tease, treat lightly, toy with.

"Jen sports with Bill's emotions."

Medium

Difficulty

3

Avg Guesses

85%

Solve Rate

SPORT

Answer

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Category

This word relates to "Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competiti..."

Structure

1 vowel (O) · starts with SP · ends in ORT · no repeated letters

Definition Hint

Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of ...

Solve Walkthrough — Solved in 3

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Best opening: slate — tests S, L, A, T, E (all high-frequency)

1
S
L
A
T
E

Great start! 1 letter in position, 1 more in word. Build around the correct positions.

2
S
T
R
I
P

Pattern emerging: 1 confirmed positions, 3 letters to place. Use process of elimination.

3
S
P
O
R
T

SPORT — solved!

Key Insight

After 1 correct and 3 present letters, the pattern narrowed to just SPORT.

Frequently Asked — August 2, 2026

What was the Wordle answer on August 2, 2026?

The 5-letter Wordle answer was SPORT. In Wordle Unlimited, answers ranged from WHOM (4L) to PARTNERSHIP (11L).

Was puzzle #945 hard or easy?

Medium. SPORT has moderate letter patterns. Average players solved it in 3 guesses.

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