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Strands #683 Answers – January 15, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #683, Thursday, January 15, 2026. Today's theme clue: “The ears have it!”.

HCARBE
ESPTOL
ATUIGE
RIRLAH
RHRREA
DUELMM
ANMAIN
LACRVA

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Strands #683 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 8 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
A____ · C____ · C________ · D___ · H_____ · L___ · S______
Hint 4: the spangram
HEARHEAR

Strands #683 answers

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Spangram: HEARHEAR

Theme words: ANVIL, CANAL, CARTILAGE, DRUM, HAMMER, LOBE, STIRRUP

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for January 15, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #683 is HEARHEAR.

What are the Strands answers for January 15, 2026?

ANVIL, CANAL, CARTILAGE, DRUM, HAMMER, LOBE, STIRRUP, with the spangram HEARHEAR.