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Today’s Strands theme hint
The theme is “Oh boy!” Parade offers an additional clue: “Really into this.”
Words to unlock the in-game hint
If you need the game’s hint system, TechRadar lists these words to find: TEXT, VENT, DOOR, LATE, STATE, GEESE.
Today’s Strands spangram
The spangram is LETSDOTHIS. Its path starts at the top edge in column 3 and finishes at the bottom edge in column 4, according to TechRadar’s endpoint description.
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Full answer list
Spoilers: These are all five theme words.
- EAGER
- ENTHUSIASTIC
- EXCITED
- FERVENT
- ZEALOUS
Why the date matters
TechRadar labels the January 14 puzzle #682, while Strands Hint Today labels it #849; the reviewed pages do not reconcile the difference. Use January 14, 2026, rather than a game number to find the same puzzle.
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