Stuck on the Tuesday, January 6, 2026, NYT Strands puzzle? Its clue is “Look up!” Start with the graduated hints below, then reveal the spangram and all six theme words when you’re ready.
Hints for the January 6 Strands puzzle
Hint 1
Take the clue literally: think about looking upward.
Hint 2
Look for things that fly or travel above the ground.
Spangram for January 6
DEFYINGGRAVITY
All six theme words
- AIRPLANE
- BALLOON
- BIRD
- DRONE
- KITE
- ROCKET
How the theme fits
The clue and answer list point to airborne or skyward things: the six theme words name things that fly or rise, while “DEFYING GRAVITY” captures their shared idea. These hints describe the answers, not verified locations or routes on the letter grid.
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How NYT Strands works
Strands is a daily New York Times word game built around a themed letter grid. Find hidden words related to the clue, including a spangram; the game also provides hints when you get stuck.
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