At a Glance
- Theme: “Home is where the hearth is”
- Clue: Snuggle up
- Spangram: STAYWARM
- Why it matters: Knowing the theme and clues speeds up solving the NYT Strands puzzle.
The New York Times Strands puzzle is a daily word hunt where players uncover hidden words that match a theme. In the latest edition, the theme is “Home is where the hearth is,” and the clue hints at comfort with “Snuggle up.” Solving the puzzle requires finding both ordinary words and a special spangram that stretches across the board.
Puzzle Theme and Clues
The theme invites players to think of cozy home items, while the clue encourages a snug approach.
- LAKE
- TAKE
- BAKE
- PEAT
- TAPE
- WIPE
- LASS
- BORE
- MELD
- BLANK
- PATE
- LATE
- TATE
- FIRE
- FILE
- RACE
Answers
Players also need to locate the non-spangram answers that fit the theme.
- ROBE
- COCOA
- BLANKET
- CUDDLES
- SLIPPERS
- FIREPLACET
Spangram
The puzzle’s spangram, STAYWARM, runs from the top row to the bottom, revealing a comforting message. To find it, look for the S three letters to the right on the top row and then follow the letters down.
Toughest Puzzles
Recent Strands puzzles have tested players’ vocabulary and knowledge of niche topics.
- Dated slang (Jan. 21) – toughest word PHAT
- Thar she blows! (Jan. 15) – toughest word BALEEN or RIGHT
- Off the hook (Jan. 9) – toughest word BIGEYE or SKIPJACK
Key Takeaways
- Theme is “Home is where the hearth is”
- Clue is “Snuggle up”
- Spangram is STAYWARM
With the theme, clues, and spangram in mind, players can tackle today’s puzzle with confidence.
