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Issue #694 Mon 26 Jan

NYT Strands Hints & Answer — January 26, 2026

A quiet Sunday in the archives. We have laid out a standard set of challenges that reward a steady hand and a keen eye for the grid.

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BYTHEBOTTLE
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  • CHARDONNAY
  • MALBEC
  • MERLOT
  • SHIRAZ
  • ZINFANDEL

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