The answer to Wordle #228 was

MOIST

MOIST: Characterized by the presence of moisture; not dry; slightly wet; damp.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #228 scores 54/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

271 Possible answers after CRANE
24 Possible answers after SLATE
104 Possible answers after ADIEU
4 Words in the _OIST family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to MOIST.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 2, 2022?
The Wordle answer for February 2, 2022 (puzzle #228) was MOIST.
What does MOIST mean?
MOIST: Characterized by the presence of moisture; not dry; slightly wet; damp.
Why was Wordle #228 tricky?
MOIST is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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