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Wordle · Archive · #1706 · Thursday, February 19, 2026

Wordle #1706 Answer — Thursday, February 19, 2026

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Categorynoun
Vowels2
Starts withH
Difficulty3/10

Hints & Answer

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  1. Hint 1Category
    It's a noun. A ___ device, such as pulley or crane.
  2. Hint 2Vowels & repeats
    Today's word has 2 vowels, and all five letters are different.
  3. Hint 3First letter
    It starts with H.
  4. Hint 4Getting closer
    The act of ___; a lift.

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Wordle answer #1706

HOIST

noun /hɔɪst/

The Word, Explained

HOIST /hɔɪst/ noun

A hoisting device, such as pulley or crane.

"Give me a hoist over that wall."

A friendly one — common letters, no repeats, and enough vowels for openers to find.

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FAQ

What was the Wordle answer for #1706?
Wordle #1706 (Thursday, February 19, 2026) is HOIST — a noun starting with H.
How hard was this Wordle?
We rated it 3/10 (Easy). A friendly one — common letters, no repeats, and enough vowels for openers to find.