The answer to Wordle #248 was

THORN

THORN: A modified branch that is hard and sharp like a spike.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #248 scores 31/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 22, 2022?
The Wordle answer for February 22, 2022 (puzzle #248) was THORN.
What does THORN mean?
THORN: A modified branch that is hard and sharp like a spike.
Why was Wordle #248 tricky?
THORN is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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