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Strands #677 Answers – January 9, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #677, Friday, January 9, 2026. Today's theme clue: “For cubs fans”.

LOPGAR
ARRAES
AILCBI
DZBWKN
NYZONM
ALRLCI
PBDEAN
SPECTD

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Strands #677 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 11 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B____ · B____ · G______ · P____ · P____ · S_________
Hint 4: the spangram
BEARSINMIND

Strands #677 answers

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Spangram: BEARSINMIND

Theme words: BLACK, BROWN, GRIZZLY, PANDA, POLAR, SPECTACLED

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for January 9, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #677 is BEARSINMIND.

What are the Strands answers for January 9, 2026?

BLACK, BROWN, GRIZZLY, PANDA, POLAR, SPECTACLED, with the spangram BEARSINMIND.