Wordle Hints and Answers: Today’s Puzzle (February 21, 2026)

Looking for help with today’s New York Times Wordle? Here are hints and the answer for the puzzle on February 21, 2026, to help you maintain your streak.

Understanding Wordle

Wordle, created by Josh Wardle and later acquired by The New York Times, has become a daily ritual for word puzzle enthusiasts. The game challenges players to guess a five-letter word in six attempts. Feedback is provided after each guess, indicating which letters are correct and in the correct position, which letters are present in the word but in the wrong position, and which letters are not in the word at all. Play Wordle here.

Today’s Wordle Hints (February 21, 2026)

Before revealing the answer, here are some clues to help you solve today’s Wordle:

• Hint 1: The word has no repeated letters.
• Hint 2: The word contains two vowels.
• Hint 3: The first letter is H.
• Hint 4: The last letter is T.
• Hint 5: The word relates to the act of raising or lifting something.

Today’s Wordle Answer (February 21, 2026)

The answer to today’s Wordle (February 21, 2026, puzzle #1706) is HOIST.

Recent Wordle Answers

Here’s a look at the answers from the past few days:

• February 19, 2026 (No. 1706): HOIST
• February 18, 2026 (No. 1705): MOGUL
• February 17, 2026 (No. 1704): SQUAD
• February 16, 2026 (No. 1703): ROOST
• February 15, 2026 (No. 1702): SKULL
• February 14, 2026 (No. 1701): BLOOM

Other New York Times Games

The New York Times offers a variety of other engaging games, including:

• Connections: Group words that share a common thread.
• Strands: Uncover hidden words and reveal the theme.
• Spelling Bee: How many words can you make with 7 letters?
• The Crossword: Daily wordplay challenges.
• The Mini Crossword: A quick and straightforward puzzle.