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Strands #696 Answers – January 28, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #696, Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Zen state”.

MERTEN
OILXSL
CFNAIT
USEDAH
TATFEE
IEMURS
DONLBS
TICENE

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Strands #696 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 11 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B______ · F____ · L_____ · M_______ · N_____ · R____
Hint 4: the spangram
MINDFULNESS

Strands #696 answers

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Spangram: MINDFULNESS

Theme words: BREATHE, FOCUS, LISTEN, MEDITATE, NOTICE, RELAX

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for January 28, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #696 is MINDFULNESS.

What are the Strands answers for January 28, 2026?

BREATHE, FOCUS, LISTEN, MEDITATE, NOTICE, RELAX, with the spangram MINDFULNESS.