Today's Wordle answer for Monday, January 6

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Scroll a little further down this page and you'll find a helpful hint for today's Wordle, designed to give you an extra boost while still leaving the fun part up to you. Feel free to use it right at the beginning and get your guessing off to a super start, or save it for later, using it to make a few stubborn yellow letters turn green. And if you need something more direct, the answer to the January 6 (1297) Wordle's only a click away.

There were only two yellow letters in my first line, but they were the perfect two yellow letters. With those rattling around inside my brain, it only took a few more rows of careful poking around the alphabet to find today's answer. It wasn't a speedy win, but with every new guess a clear step in the right direction, it felt like a very satisfying one. 

This is a small cutting or branch taken from a larger plant. Think of garnished herbs on food, or decorative floral arrangements.  

No, there is not a double letter in today's puzzle 

If you've decided to play Wordle but you're not sure where to start, I'll help set you on the path to your first winning streak. Make all your guesses count and become a Wordle winner with these quick tips: 

You're not racing against the clock so there's no reason to rush. In fact, it's not a bad idea to treat the game like a casual newspaper crossword and come back to it later if you're coming up blank. Sometimes stepping away for a while means you can come back with a fresh perspective. 

Here's your latest win. The answer to the January 6 (1297) Wordle is SPRIG.

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Previous Wordle solutions can help to eliminate guesses for today's Wordle, as the answer isn't likely to be repeated. They can also give you some solid ideas for starting words that keep your daily puzzle-solving fresh.

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There are six rows of five boxes presented to you by Wordle each day, and you'll need to