Today's Wordle answer for Thursday, January 9

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Whether you're after some specific advice for Thursday's Wordle or are just hoping to read something that'll make the game a little easier, we've got something here that can help. Take a look at today's hint if you'd like some guidance, and make sure you use our convenient collection of tips to supercharge every single guess. And if you still need something more? No problem. The answer to the January 9 (1300) Wordle's waiting a little further down this page.

I was perfectly correct in every unhelpful way possible today. Two yellow letters? Fantastic. So long as they don't end up as two yellow letters in different spots on the next row. Four greens? Now we're talking. So long as the gap isn't a nightmarish black hole where dreams of quick wins go to die, anyway. Who knew there were so many alternatives? 

Anything very, very, thin could be called this. Most often today's answer refers to a dry sort of biscuit stuck into ice cream, or finely cut slices of smoked salmon.  

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

If you're new to the daily Wordle puzzle or you just want a refresher after taking a break, I'll share some quick tips to help you win. There's nothing quite like a small victory to set you up for the rest of the day. 

You're not up against a timer, so you've got all the time in the world—well, until midnight—to find the winning word. If you're stuck, there's no shame in coming back to the puzzle later in the day and finishing it up when you've cleared your head. 

One answer, coming up. The answer to the January 9 (1300) Wordle is WAFER.

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Keeping track of the last handful of Wordle answers can help to eliminate current possibilities. It's also handy for inspiring opening words or subsequent guesses if you're short on ideas for the day.

Here are the last 10 Wordle answers:

Wordle presents you with six rows of five boxes every day and the aim is to