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Strands #688 Answers – January 20, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #688, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Sneak-ing around”.

JEELOE
UYETHL
SLOGSA
TAMPOC
FVEUGE
OSOTON
RELHEE
KICKSL

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Strands #688 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 12 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
E_____ · H___ · L___ · S_______ · S___ · T_____ · V___
Hint 4: the spangram
JUSTFORKICKS

Strands #688 answers

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Spangram: JUSTFORKICKS

Theme words: EYELET, HEEL, LOGO, SHOELACE, SOLE, TONGUE, VAMP

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for January 20, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #688 is JUSTFORKICKS.

What are the Strands answers for January 20, 2026?

EYELET, HEEL, LOGO, SHOELACE, SOLE, TONGUE, VAMP, with the spangram JUSTFORKICKS.