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Issue #682 Wed 14 Jan

NYT Strands Hints & Answer — January 14, 2026

A steady morning routine often relies on a certain momentum. Today’s grid asks for that same kind of forward-looking energy.

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LETSDOTHIS
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  • EAGER
  • ENTHUSIASTIC
  • EXCITED
  • FERVENT
  • ZEALOUS

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5 theme words · 10-letter spangram