Is BOOST a Wordle Word?

Yes. BOOST is a valid Wordle word.

It was the Wordle answer on January 2, 2022 (#197).

Since February 2026, Wordle sometimes reuses past answers, so it could be the answer again.

What does BOOST mean?

/buːst/

A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.
Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance.“The controversy gave a boost to the author's sales.”
(automotive engineering) A positive intake manifold pressure in cars with turbochargers or superchargers.

To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up.
(by extension) To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles.“This campaign will boost your chances of winning the election.”
To steal.

3 more verb definitions

To jump-start a vehicle by using cables to connect the battery in a running vehicle to the battery in a vehicle that won't start.
To give a booster shot to.
To amplify; to signal boost.

Definition from Wiktionary, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Starter word rating: WeakIn the top 82% of all valid Wordle words for testing common letters.
Vowels: O
Unique letters: 4 of 5Repeats O
Common letters: O, T

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