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Strands #699 Answers – January 31, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #699, Saturday, January 31, 2026. Today's theme clue: “It's part of the game”.

SETPLE
AOOFIK
BVEABC
APDDRA
HAELAL
YLLCLE
EVOQUT
TEKSAB

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Strands #699 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 9 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B___ · B_____ · F___ · P_____ · P_____ · R______ · V_____
Hint 4: the spangram
HAVEABALL

Strands #699 answers

Show every theme word

Spangram: HAVEABALL

Theme words: BASE, BASKET, FOOT, PADDLE, PICKLE, RACQUET, VOLLEY

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for January 31, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #699 is HAVEABALL.

What are the Strands answers for January 31, 2026?

BASE, BASKET, FOOT, PADDLE, PICKLE, RACQUET, VOLLEY, with the spangram HAVEABALL.