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NYT Strands for Friday, January 23, 2026, is puzzle #691. Its theme is “None the wiser.” Start with the clue below if you want a nudge; the spangram and complete word list are in the spoiler section farther down.
Theme clue
“I believe you!”
That clue points toward the day’s theme, “None the wiser.” For a little more help without seeing the answers, think of words for someone inexperienced or easy to fool.
Hints for Strands #691
- The theme words describe a lack of worldly experience or a tendency to believe what others say.
- There are five theme words to find, in addition to the spangram.
- The spangram expresses the idea that someone is inexperienced. It may appear as a connected, unspaced string on the board.
Spoilers: January 23 Strands answers
Stop here if you do not want the full solution. The spangram and all five theme words are revealed below.
Spangram
BORNYESTERDAY
Theme words
- NAIVE
- CALLOW
- ARTLESS
- GULLIBLE
- CREDULOUS
About the date and puzzle number
This answer set is for Friday, January 23, 2026, puzzle #691—not necessarily the puzzle that appears when you search for “today” on another date. Strands is a daily game, and the date associated with “today” can vary with time zone. Checking the date and puzzle number helps identify the archived board.
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What the spangram means
“Born yesterday” describes someone as naïve or inexperienced, tying the spangram to the theme words. In Strands, the spangram summarizes the theme and connects two opposite sides of the board.
Quick Recap
Rank #3
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