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NYT Strands Hints & Answers for January 9, 2026 (Puzzle #844)

Puzzle #844Fri, Jan 9, 20266 theme wordsSpangram: 11 lettersTheme: For cubs fans

Puzzle #844 (January 9, 2026) had the theme “For cubs fans”. Its spangram was BEARSINMIND — a single 11-letter word, running top to bottom.

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Spangram BEARSINMIND

  • BLACK
  • BROWN
  • GRIZZLY
  • PANDA
  • POLAR
  • SPECTACLED