Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Jan 15's puzzle
Strands Theme of Jan 15 is:
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.
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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!
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Strands answer for The ears have it! are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!
The spangram for January 15, 2026 Strands puzzle is "HEARHEAR". It touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates to the theme "The ears have it!".
Today's Strands theme is "The ears have it!". This theme connects all the words you need to find in the puzzle.
There are 7 theme words in today's Strands puzzle, plus the spangram "HEARHEAR".
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.
