Strands Hint

NYT Strands Hints & Answers for January 15, 2026 (Puzzle #850)

Puzzle #850Thu, Jan 15, 20267 theme wordsSpangram: 8 lettersTheme: The ears have it!

Puzzle #850 (January 15, 2026) had the theme “The ears have it!”. Its spangram was HEARHEAR — a single 8-letter word, running top to bottom.

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Today’s board

HCARBEESPTOLATUIGERIRLAHRHRREADUELMMANMAINLACRVA

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Spangram HEARHEAR

  • ANVIL
  • CANAL
  • CARTILAGE
  • DRUM
  • HAMMER
  • LOBE
  • STIRRUP