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NYT Strands Daily Puzzle - January 4, 2024

January 4, 2026

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Looking for today's Strands puzzle? A new NYT Strands game appears at midnight in your time zone, meaning some players are always tackling "today's" puzzle while others see "yesterday's." If you’re searching for Sunday’s challenge, visit: NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, January 4.

What is NYT Strands?

Strands is the latest word game from The New York Times, following popular titles like Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections. It offers an engaging and often challenging experience, blending word-guessing with strategic puzzle-solving.

Important Notice

Spoiler Alert: The solutions and hints for today's (game #673) puzzle are detailed below. Do not scroll further if you want to keep the answers a surprise!

Today's NYT Strands (Game #673) - Hints & Answers

Hint #1: What's the theme?

  • Theme: Slapped together

Hint #2: Clue words

Play any of these words to unlock in-game hints:

  • QUIPS
  • SWIPE
  • BRANDS
  • STAY
  • RISKY
  • DEEP

Hint #3: The Spangram

  • Number of letters: 13

Hint #4: Spangram position

  • It touches two sides of the board:
    • Right, 3rd row
    • Bottom, 4th column

Warning: The answers are listed below. Do NOT scroll further if you prefer to find out on your own!

Today's Answers

  • BRISK
  • SPEEDY
  • SWIFT
  • STAINED
  • FILTHY
  • GRUBBY

Spangram: QUICK and DIRTY

Personal Review

This game was quite challenging, mainly because I didn't fully grasp the theme until late in the game. While I easily guessed some of the words, the key ones that fit the theme were tougher. I eventually resorted to a hint, which helped me get started.

The theme "slapped together" hints at words that evoke quick, rough, or roughened qualities—like "filthy" or "grubby." The combination of clues and answers made for an engaging, if difficult, puzzle session.

About NYT Strands

Strands is a New York Times word game that has been around for over a year. It challenges players to find patterns and common themes among a set of words, with daily puzzles available on both desktop and mobile devices. For tips and strategies, check out comprehensive guides online to help improve your game.

About Johnny

Johnny is a veteran pop culture journalist specializing in internet trends, music, football, and celebrities. His career has included interviews with Elton John and Blur, as well as a stint on a Channel 5 documentary. Living in North London, he enjoys cycling and shouting at pigeons, with a passion for uncovering the stories behind the headlines.

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