The New York Times Strands puzzle for Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (game #695), presents a delightful challenge centered around canine classics. This daily word game, akin to Wordle and Spelling Bee, invites players to uncover words related to a specific theme within a grid.
Today's Theme: Canine Classics
The theme for today's puzzle is "Canine Classics," highlighting popular male dog names. Players are tasked with identifying these names within the grid.
Spangram Details
A unique feature of Strands is the "spangram," a word that spans the entire grid and encapsulates the theme. For game #695, the spangram is "HEREBOY," a playful command often used to call dogs. This spangram stretches from the left side of the fourth row to the right side of the fifth row.
Clue Words to Unlock Hints
To access in-game hints, players can find any of the following clue words:
- BEER
- CREEP
- COVE
- SCRUB
- DOUR
- CLUE
Discovering these words will unlock hints to assist in solving the puzzle.
Solution Words
The answers to today's Strands puzzle include:
- SPOT
- BLUE
- BANDIT
- CHAMP
- SCOUT
- ROVER
- SCRUFFY
- BUDDY
These words represent classic male dog names, each fitting seamlessly into the grid.
Playing NYT Strands
Strands is a daily word puzzle available on the New York Times Games website. Each day presents a new theme, offering a fresh challenge for word enthusiasts. For more information on how to play and additional tips, visit the official NYT Games site.
Recent NYT Strands Puzzle Hints and Answers:
- NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, January 21 (game #689), Published on Tuesday, January 20
- NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, January 22 (game #690), Published on Wednesday, January 21
- NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, January 23 (game #691), Published on Thursday, January 22