The answer to Wordle #1,706 was

HOIST

HOIST: To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,706 scores 87/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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4 Words in the _OIST family
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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to HOIST.

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 19, 2026?
The Wordle answer for February 19, 2026 (puzzle #1706) was HOIST.
What does HOIST mean?
HOIST: To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).
Why was Wordle #1706 tricky?
HOIST is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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