Wordle Answer and Hints for February 16, 2026 (Puzzle #1703)

For the archived Wordle puzzle dated Monday, February 16, 2026, the answer is ROOST (puzzle #1703). Read the clues below from least to most revealing, then use the spoiler break if you want the solution.

Hints for Wordle #1703

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1. The word can describe a place where a bird settles to rest or sleep; it is also used as a verb. Think of a synonym such as “perch” or “nest.”

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2. It has two vowels, and one letter appears twice.

3. It begins with R.

4. It ends with T.

5. Its letters, alphabetized, are O, O, R, S, T.

Spoiler: February 16, 2026 Wordle answer

ROOST

How the answer is reported

Parade and WordleAnswers.net both identify ROOST as the answer to Wordle #1703 on February 16, 2026. The NYT Game Solver archive lists the same date, answer, and puzzle number. These are secondary answer and archive sources, not primary historical documentation from NYT.

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