Title: New York Times 'Strands' Puzzle Solutions for January 20th
Hey there! Wanna know the hints, spangram, and answers for Sunday's New York Times Strands? Look no further!
How To Play Strands
Get ready to dive into the classic word search spin-off, Strands, available on the NYT website and the NYT Games app. Every day, there's a new Strands to solve alongside favorites like Wordle and Connections.
The goal is to find words that share a common thread across a 6x8 grid, indicated by a theme hint. Meanwhile, hunt down the spangram, the word that outlines the theme. Remember, everything is used just once in both the spangram and theme words. Connect letters vertically, horizontally, and diagonally, and don't shy away from switching directions during a word.
You'll unlock the Hint button when you uncover three valid words that aren't part of the theme. Clicking it reveals a clue to one of the theme words. Be aware that the game throws in challenges like mixing up phrases or using synonyms and homophones. It's unpredictable and fun!
What Is Today’s Strands Hint?
Intrigued? We're here for it! Today's theme hint is...
Up, up, and away!
Need a little extra help? Check out this hint...

Soaring through the sky.
There are six theme words to discover, including the spangram.
What Are Today’s NYT Strands Hints?
Warning! Don't scroll any further until you're ready to discover today's Strands hints.
Here are the opening letters of every theme word, from left to right and top to bottom, by the first used letter:
- HE
- SC
- FLY
- RO
- FL
- BIRD
What Are Today’s NYT Strands Answers?
First things first, let's see the spangram and its location on the board.

Attention! Here's your final warning before I reveal today's Strands answers...
Today's spangram is...
BALLOONS
Now, you can find it here...
And today's Strands theme words are...
- HELIUM
- SOAR
- BALLOONS
- ROCKET
- FLYING
- BIRD
Here's what the completed grid looks like...
I used a hint to get started and found HELIUM right away. Misremembering a few words made it a bit harder to finish, but eventually, I found all the theme words. Let's keep this word game adventure going!
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- If you're looking for the spangram for Monday's New York Times Strands, it's listed in the answers section.
- To solve today's New York Times Strands, you might find it useful to refer to the hints provided in January 20.
- Curiouser and curiouser, the New York Times Strands today requires you to find words related to flying objects, as indicated by the hint.
- The solution to the New York Times Strands puzzle today includes words like balloons, flying, and helium, among others.
- For those struggling with the New York Times Strands today, don't forget to utilize the hints and the spangram provided in the answers section for additional help.