Wheeze
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To breathe with a raspy, whistling sound caused by a narrowing or obstruction in the airways.
“The old man would wheeze badly whenever he climbed a flight of stairs.”
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WH opener, double E in positions three and four, ends in ZE, Z is rare in Wordle
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Z scores 10 points, WHEEZE is an excellent Scrabble play if you can place the Z on the board
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