Issue #329 Sun 26 Jan
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — January 26, 2025
A quiet Sunday grid that rewards a steady hand and a bit of patience. Take your time with the intersections.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The heavy, cool weight of a found coin in your palm, or the gleam of a freshly polished kitchen faucet.
Elements found in the earth
SUBSTANCES EXTRACTED FROM THE GROUND
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
Single compound word
9 letters.
Starts with P, ends with L.
PUREMETAL
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (8 letters)
- 2 C (7 letters)
- 3 C (6 letters)
- 4 I (4 letters)
- 5 N (6 letters)
- 6 T (8 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AL (8 letters)
- 2 CA (7 letters)
- 3 CO (6 letters)
- 4 IR (4 letters)
- 5 NI (6 letters)
- 6 TI (8 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Lightweight material often used for soda cans and airplane fuselages.
8 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AL.
ALUMINUM
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A soft, bluish-white element frequently used in rechargeable batteries.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CADMIUM
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
This hard, silvery-grey element is vital for creating strong, high-temperature alloys.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COBALT
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
You find this in everything from heavy machinery to the hemoglobin in your blood.
4 letters.
Starts with I.
Starts with IR.
IRON
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A staple of coinage that provides excellent resistance to corrosion.
6 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NI.
NICKEL
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Known for its high strength-to-weight ratio, it is a favorite in aerospace engineering.
8 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TI.
TITANIUM
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- ALUMINUM
- CADMIUM
- COBALT
- IRON
- NICKEL
- TITANIUM
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on January 26, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for January 26, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on January 26, 2025?
NYT Strands on January 26, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the January 26, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "P" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on January 26, 2025?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 9-letter spangram