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Strands #693 Answers – January 25, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #693, Sunday, January 25, 2026. Today's theme clue: “The straight and narrow”.

ITDKCI
SUOETP
YAWSEK
KTENTA
CILOEN
IOETCA
TNLAPT
SPOBOS

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Strands #693 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 15 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B____ · C___ · D____ · P_____ · P___ · P___ · S____
Hint 4: the spangram
STICKYSITUATION

Strands #693 answers

Show every theme word

Spangram: STICKYSITUATION

Theme words: BATON, CANE, DOWEL, PICKET, POLE, POST, STAKE

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for January 25, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #693 is STICKYSITUATION.

What are the Strands answers for January 25, 2026?

BATON, CANE, DOWEL, PICKET, POLE, POST, STAKE, with the spangram STICKYSITUATION.