NYT Strands Yesterday's Hints and Answer
Jan 3, 2026
NYT Strands#839
Sunday, January 4, 2026
NYT Strands Today's Hints and Answer
Find all theme words and the spangram in today's letter grid. Need help? Use our step-by-step hints below!
NYT Strands Grid for 4 January 2026
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💡 Connect adjacent letters (including diagonally) to form words. Words can change direction!
Step-by-Step Hints for 4 January 2026
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Today's Theme Hint
"I just know ..."
Find 5 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue
Spangram Hints
Length & Position
10 letters - spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side
Letter-by-Letter Reveal
S________E
Theme Words (5 words)
All of these words relate to: "I just know ..."
11 letters: C _________ T
6 letters: M ____ M
6 letters: O ____ E
7 letters: P _____ C
8 letters: T ______ H
Pro Tips for Solving Strands
Getting Started
- • Look for the spangram first - it reveals the theme
- • Start from grid corners and edges
- • Think about the theme clue literally and figuratively
Advanced Strategy
- • Words can change direction mid-word
- • Look for common prefixes and suffixes
- • Use non-theme words to unlock hint system
Spoiler Alert!
The complete answers are below. Only scroll down if you want to see the full solution!
Complete Solution for 4 January 2026
Here are all the answers for today's NYT Strands puzzle
🎯 Spangram Answer
SIXTHSENSE
This word spans across the grid and summarizes today's theme
📝 Theme Words: "I just know ..."
CLAIRVOYANT
MEDIUM
ORACLE
PSYCHIC
TELEPATH
🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid
These 1055 additional words can also be formed from the grid letters
Click to reveal all bonus words
Non-theme words that help unlock hints in the game
All Bonus Words
ACCIDIE
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YULE
1055
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
12
Longest Word
1061
Total Words
💡 Pro Tip
In NYT Strands, finding 3 non-theme words unlocks a hint that highlights letters for a theme word. Use these bonus words strategically when you're stuck!
What is NYT Strands?
NYT Strands is a word puzzle where you find words that fit the theme hidden in a grid of letters. Find the spangram - a word that uses letters from one side of the grid to the other and describes the theme.
Welcome to NYT Strands! Ready to uncover today's theme and find all the hidden words? Whether you're looking for hints about the spangram or need help finding theme words, our guide will help you solve today's letter grid puzzle.
NYT Strands Tips & Strategies
- Start by trying to identify the theme from the clue
- Look for the spangram first - it spans the grid and describes the theme
- Find words that relate to the theme, not just any words in the grid
- Words can go in any direction including diagonally
- Theme words are usually related nouns, verbs, or proper nouns
Latest NYT Strands Answers
Search and sort by date, game #, or answer.
| Date ▼ | Game # ↕ | Answer ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 04, 2026 | 839 | SIXTHSENSE |
| Jan 03, 2026 | 838 | BREAKNEWGROUND |
| Jan 02, 2026 | 829 | STAYWARM |
| Jan 01, 2026 | 837 | COFFEE |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 836 | ROUNDANDROUND |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 835 | HITSONGS |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 834 | SUITYOURSELF |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 808 | COLDSYMPTOM |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 832 | MYTWOCENTS |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 831 | BOXINGDAY |
| Dec 25, 2025 | 830 | CHRISTMASDAYS |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 828 | SNUGASABUG |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 827 | NOTSOHOT |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 826 | REGIFTING |
| Dec 21, 2025 | 825 | THREELITTLEPIGS |
| Dec 20, 2025 | 824 | CHRISTMASTREE |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 823 | MAKINGTHECUT |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 822 | IMMUNEBOOSTERS |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 821 | ALITTLEOFF |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 820 | HIGHPRAISE |
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