In Jesus' explanation of the sower, what do the thorns that choke the word stand for?

Answer: Worries and deceitful wealth

Jesus said the seed among thorns is one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it.

“The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.”— Matthew 13:22 (BSB)