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Strands #669 Answers – January 1, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #669, Thursday, January 1, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Not your average joe”.

DTTUNR
LBYIET
OTBOTG
SORFNE
CRFMET
ASOLAI
OMYVEC
OTHTEV

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Strands #669 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 6 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
A_______ · B_____ · B___ · N____ · S_____ · S_____ · V______
Hint 4: the spangram
COFFEE

Strands #669 answers

Show every theme word

Spangram: COFFEE

Theme words: AROMATIC, BITTER, BOLD, NUTTY, SMOOTH, STRONG, VELVETY

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for January 1, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #669 is COFFEE.

What are the Strands answers for January 1, 2026?

AROMATIC, BITTER, BOLD, NUTTY, SMOOTH, STRONG, VELVETY, with the spangram COFFEE.