The answer to Wordle #254 was

CHOKE

CHOKE: To be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe (for instance food or other objects that go down the wrong way, or fumes or particles in the air that cause the throat to constrict).

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #254 scores 42/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the CHO_E family
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What was the Wordle answer for February 28, 2022?
The Wordle answer for February 28, 2022 (puzzle #254) was CHOKE.
What does CHOKE mean?
CHOKE: To be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe (for instance food or other objects that go down the wrong way, or fumes or particles in the air that cause the throat to constrict).
Why was Wordle #254 tricky?
CHOKE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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