Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Jan 06's puzzle
Strands Theme of Jan 06 is:
The spangram for today's NYT Strands puzzle is a phrase describing something that goes against the natural force pulling things down. It's a two-word concept.
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Today's Strands theme, "Look up!", suggests words related to things you'd see or that exist above you. Think about objects or creatures you'd naturally find in the sky.
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Strands answer for Look up! are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!

The spangram for January 6, 2026 Strands puzzle is "DEFYINGGRAVITY". It touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates to the theme "Look up!".
Today's Strands theme is "Look up!". This theme connects all the words you need to find in the puzzle.
There are 6 theme words in today's Strands puzzle, plus the spangram "DEFYINGGRAVITY".
A spangram is a special word in NYT Strands that touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates directly to the puzzle's theme. It uses every letter in the theme at least once.
Start by identifying the theme, then look for the spangram (it touches two sides). Use the hint button if you're stuck - it highlights one theme word. Work your way through the grid, connecting letters in any direction.