The answer to Wordle #269 was

TEASE

TEASE: To separate the fibres of (a fibrous material).

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #269 scores 38/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the _EASE family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for March 15, 2022?
The Wordle answer for March 15, 2022 (puzzle #269) was TEASE.
What does TEASE mean?
TEASE: To separate the fibres of (a fibrous material).
Why was Wordle #269 tricky?
TEASE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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