Wordle #254

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, February 28, 2022

Stuck on today's Wordle? You're in the right place! Below you'll find hints that start vague and get more specific. Try to solve it with as few hints as possible.

Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a verb with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

verb

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

CLOAKSMOKEROACH

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to breathing or the physical body.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word in emergency situations or when someone is eating too quickly.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter C.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This word can also be used figuratively when someone fails under pressure, like an athlete in a big moment.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with SMOKE.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with C and ends with E. It means to have difficulty breathing because something is blocking your airway.

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Answer

CHOKE

This word describes the action of having your windpipe blocked, making it difficult or impossible to breathe. It comes from the Old English word 'aceocian' which meant to suffocate. Beyond its literal meaning, the word is commonly used in sports to describe athletes who fail to perform well when under intense pressure.

Strategy Tip

Words with the 'OKE' ending are fairly common in English. If you get a K in your puzzle, consider testing words that pair it with common vowel patterns like OKE or AKE.