Wordle #1,706: HOIST
February 19, 2026 — TurnWord Word Bot solved HOIST in 2 guesses starting with PLATE. Compare five standard opening words, or enter your own.
PLATE
HOIST
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. The 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 | 5 |
The five openers solved HOIST in 2–5 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.
- First letter
- H
- Last letter
- T
- Standard vowels
- I, O
- Repeated letters
- none
- Meaning
- A device for lifting heavy or cumbersome objects
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