Wordle today: Hint and answer #938 for Saturday, January 13

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However you want to approach your daily Wordle, we've got something that'll help you make the most of it—and make sure you win, too. Give your guesses some direction with today's clue, or learn how to make the most of every line with our tips. And if you need something more, you've got it: the answer to the January 13 (938) Wordle's ready and waiting below.

Oh that was obvious—after I'd missed the one word that had practically thrown itself at me on my very first go, over and over again. I am glad I finally had that magic little moment that sorted all of those yellow letters out and gave me today's Wordle answer. I just wish I'd had it a few minutes earlier. 

You'll need to listen carefully to win today's Wordle. The answer's what happens to you if any noise or sound reaches your ears. You'll have _____ it, won't you? Even if you'd rather not, like a pet cat begging for food at 2am.

No, there is no double letter in today's puzzle. 

If there's one thing better than playing Wordle, it's playing Wordle well, which is why I'm going to share a few quick tips to help set you on the path to success: 

There's no time pressure beyond making sure it's done by midnight. So there's no reason not to treat the game like a casual newspaper crossword and come back to it later if you're coming up blank. 

Here's your first weekend win. The answer to the January 13 (938) Wordle is HEARD.

The more past Wordle answers you can cram into your memory banks, the better your chances of guessing today's Wordle answer without accidentally picking a solution that's already been used. Past Wordle answers can also give you some excellent ideas for fun starting words that keep your daily puzzle solving fresh.

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