NYT Strands Hint and Answer for January 3, 2026

Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for today's puzzle

Strands Theme of Jan 03 is:

I've never seen that before!

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Todays' Spangram Hint

The spangram for today's 'I've never seen that before!' theme is a verb phrase indicating the act of creating or discovering something entirely new. It's a foundational concept for innovation.

Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution

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Today's Strands Spangram

Strands Spangram for Jan 3
Today's spangram is:
BREAKNEWGROUND
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Hint for Today's Theme Words

Today's theme, "I've never seen that before!", revolves around things that are new, unprecedented, or uniquely innovative. It's about breaking free from the ordinary and venturing into uncharted territory.

First three letters of each theme word:

FRE...
INV...
NOV...
ORI...
SEM...

Spoiler Warning

Strands answer for I've never seen that before! are revealed below!

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Answers for Strands Today

Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands.Enjoy the game!

Strands Hint for Jan 3

How to Play Strands

Objective:

Find all the hidden theme words and the spangram in the letter grid.

Rules:

  • • Words can be spelled in any direction (including diagonally)
  • • Letters can only be used once per word
  • • All letters must be used exactly once
  • • Theme words relate to the given clue
  • • The spangram spans from one side of the board to the opposite side

Tips:

  • • Start by looking for obvious theme-related words
  • • The spangram often contains or relates to the theme
  • • Use the hint button if you're stuck
  • • Pay attention to letter frequency and common word patterns

Scoring:

Find all theme words and the spangram to complete the puzzle. Use hints sparingly to maintain your streak!