Wordle today: Hint and answer #926 for Monday, January 1

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It may be the start of a new Wordle year, but there's no reason why you can't keep your 2023 win streak going with our tips and tricks. Whether you're hoping for a little nudge towards today's answer or want to see the solution to the January 1 (926) Wordle offered up in a single click, everything you need is right here.

Happy new year everyone, let's kick things off with a nice and easy Wordle win. For you, anyway, thanks to the tips below. I may have come a little too close to losing my win streak when I tackled today's game in the early hours of the morning but in my defence, well, just look at the calendar. 

The word you're looking for today refers to a special sort of painting, one applied directly to a wall or ceiling. This term covers everything from modern street art to ancient religious images—so long as it's on a wall, it counts. 

No letters are used twice 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. 

Start 2024 as you mean to go on. The answer to the January 1 (926) Wordle is MURAL.

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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