The answer to Wordle #260 was

CLOTH

CLOTH: A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes, woven fabric specifically.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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What was the Wordle answer for March 6, 2022?
The Wordle answer for March 6, 2022 (puzzle #260) was CLOTH.
What does CLOTH mean?
CLOTH: A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes, woven fabric specifically.
Why was Wordle #260 tricky?
CLOTH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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