Thursday, February 19, 2026
Wordle #1706 — Hints & Answer
1How hard is it?
This one is an easy one — most players should land it without much trouble, and the answer is a fairly common word.
2Reveal a clue
Do this to sails, flags, and trophies.
3How many vowels?
Count on 2 vowels.
4Which vowels?
The vowels to work with: O, I.
5Any repeated letters?
Every letter is different, so spread your guesses wide.
6Reveal the first letter
First letter: H.
7Reveal the last letter
It ends with T.
The answer
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The answer is
HOIST
HOIST — To raise or lift, often with tackle.
Common questions
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What is the Wordle answer for Thursday, February 19, 2026?
HOIST is the answer to Wordle #1706 — tucked behind a spoiler button above so you only see it on purpose.
What letters does Wordle #1706 start and end with?
It starts with H and ends with T.
How many vowels does the Thursday, February 19, 2026 Wordle have?
2 vowels — O and I.
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
It doesn't. Each letter appears exactly once.
When does the next Wordle come out?
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