Hoists
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular of hoist: raises or lifts something heavy using mechanical means or considerable effort.
“The crane operator hoists the steel beam into position high above the construction site.”
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Wordle
Starts with HOI and ends with the double consonant cluster STS, which is unusual.
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Scrabble
HOISTS scores 9 points and the OI diphthong with an S ending gives good hook options.
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