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Strands #689 Answers – January 21, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #689, Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Today's theme clue: “That's not very polite”.

TADOER
EOLNSA
SEGTPT
BATBOT
UPREIN
TRUIRU
UHDNRP
OSETET

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Strands #689 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 10 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B___ · G____ · I________ · P____ · S____ · S____ · T____
Hint 4: the spangram
DONTBERUDE

Strands #689 answers

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Spangram: DONTBERUDE

Theme words: BURP, GLOAT, INTERRUPT, POINT, SHOUT, STARE, TEASE

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for January 21, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #689 is DONTBERUDE.

What are the Strands answers for January 21, 2026?

BURP, GLOAT, INTERRUPT, POINT, SHOUT, STARE, TEASE, with the spangram DONTBERUDE.