Wordle #1,706: HOIST
February 19, 2026 — TurnWord Word Bot solved HOIST in 2 guesses starting with PLATE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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Why PLATE Solved HOIST So Quickly
PLATE showed that T was in the word but in a different position, leaving 489 words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected HOIST for guess two.
PLATE → 489 → HOIST
How Different Starting Words Solved HOIST
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 2 |
| STARE | 3 |
| CLASP | 3 |
| STALE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
The five openers solved HOIST in 2–4 guesses, with PLATE the only one to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,706 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,706 for February 19, 2026 was HOIST.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels I and O.
- First letter It starts with H.
- Last letter It ends with T.
- Definition A device for lifting heavy or cumbersome objects
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