Wordle Answer for February 19, 2026
On February 19, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to HOIST. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
HOIST
What hoist means
To lift or raise something using mechanical equipment such as a pulley system, crane, or winch.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *hoise*, likely derived from Middle Dutch *huysen* or Low German *hüssen*, meaning to lift or haul. The exact ultimate origin is uncertain, but the word may connect to Old Norse roots related to lifting and hoisting. It entered English maritime vocabulary by the 16th century and became the standard term for raising or lifting something, especially with mechanical aid.
Hints for February 19, 2026
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of hoist
- lift
- wind
- run up
Used in a sentence
The construction workers used a crane to _____ the heavy steel beams onto the upper floor.
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