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Hints for Wordle #1706
Use these clues in order, from a light nudge to a more direct hint:
- The answer has two vowels.
- It begins with a consonant, and no letter appears more than once.
- It is a one-syllable word with a vowel team in the middle.
- Its meaning is close to “lift” or “raise.”
What letter does the answer start with?
It starts with a consonant. The word has no repeated letters.
How many vowels are in the answer?
There are two vowels.
Wordle #1706 answer
Spoiler: The answer is HOIST.
The puzzle is dated Thursday, February 19, 2026, and identified as #1706. The date, number, and answer are listed by Parade and corroborated by the NYT Game Solver archive and TechRadar archive.
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