Wordle Answer for August 1, 2026
Players who opened Wordle on August 1, 2026 were trying to land on SLUSH. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.
The answer
SLUSH
What slush means
A mixture of partially melted snow and ice, or watery snow that has begun to thaw and become slushy on the ground.
Where the word comes from
Slush likely comes from Scandinavian sources, possibly related to Old Norse *sluskr* or similar words meaning mud or mire. The term entered English in the 17th century to describe partially melted snow or muddy ground. It may be connected to the verb "slush" meaning to splash or move through wet conditions, reinforcing its association with soft, wet, sloppy matter.
Hints for August 1, 2026
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of slush
- slosh
- splash
- splosh
- slosh around
Used in a sentence
The melting snow turned to _____ on the sidewalk after the warm afternoon rain.
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