NYT Strands Hint and Answer for January 15, 2026

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

Strands Theme of Jan 15 is:

The ears have it!

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Todays' Spangram Hint

The spangram for "The ears have it!" today celebrates agreement or acknowledgement, much like expressing approval audibly. It's a double-barreled word that perfectly fits the theme of hearing.

Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution

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Today's Strands Spangram

Strands Spangram for Jan 15
Today's spangram is:
HEARHEAR
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Hint for Today's Theme Words

Today's Strands theme, "The ears have it!" suggests words related to ears or the sense of hearing. Think about parts of the ear, things you hear with, or even expressions involving ears. This is a very targeted theme for NYT Strands today!

First three letters of each theme word:

ANV...
CAN...
CAR...
DRU...
HAM...
LOB...
STI...

Spoiler Warning

Strands answer for The ears have it! 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 15

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!