Issue #676 Thu 8 Jan
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — January 8, 2026
Television provides a peculiar lens through which we view human nature. Today's grid offers a look at the archetypes that keep the cameras rolling.
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THETRAITORS
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- BANISHMENT
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