Today's Wordle answer for Tuesday, January 7

We've got the answer to today's Wordle ready to go if you need a hand—don't worry about it, everyone has off days. And if you don't, then we've still got plenty of ways to help you out. Our tips can give your puzzling solving routine a fresh angle, and our clue for the January 7 (1298) game is ready to cut through all the noise and help get you over the final hurdle. 

Thanks to one stupid mistake (just the one, honest) and a weird blind spot I really should've poked and prodded harder than I did...