Wordle answer and hints for Jan. 7

Wordle puzzles can be difficult to crack at times, even for daily users and seasoned players. Sometimes, the clues are just ...
Today's Wordle answer is deceptively tricky. According to the New York Times' WordleBot, the average player will complete Wordle #1,299 in 3.7 moves in easy mode, or 3.8 if playing by hard rules.
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