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Strands #685 Answers – January 17, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #685, Saturday, January 17, 2026. Today's theme clue: “That's putting it mildly!”.

RATNIF
NOEIDD
AOYAEL
TNHGST
IOPACI
RUCDKS
SESETD
FOILAR

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Strands #685 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 11 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C_____ · D___ · F___________ · P_____ · T________
Hint 4: the spangram
FOILEDAGAIN

Strands #685 answers

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Spangram: FOILEDAGAIN

Theme words: CURSES, DRAT, FIDDLESTICKS, PHOOEY, TARNATION

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for January 17, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #685 is FOILEDAGAIN.

What are the Strands answers for January 17, 2026?

CURSES, DRAT, FIDDLESTICKS, PHOOEY, TARNATION, with the spangram FOILEDAGAIN.