Strands Hint

NYT Strands Hints & Answers for January 29, 2026 (Puzzle #865)

Puzzle #865Thu, Jan 29, 20265 theme wordsSpangram: 11 lettersTheme: Talk of the town

Puzzle #865 (January 29, 2026) had the theme “Talk of the town”. Its spangram was CLAIMTOFAME — a single 11-letter word, running top to bottom.

Start with a nudge

Word-by-word hints

Each card reveals only what you ask it for — a clue, the first letter, where the word sits, or the whole answer.

Word 19 letters

Word 24 letters

Word 34 letters

Word 411 letters

Word 59 letters

Today’s board

REPCSUOHELEPITRARSLYSIATANOMTRTIRAFOYEBMINLECECO

Theme wordSpangramReveal to number each word in order

Full answer list

Show every answer for January 29, 2026

Spangram CLAIMTOFAME

  • CELEBRITY
  • HERO
  • ICON
  • PERSONALITY
  • SUPERSTAR