Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle. Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you don't have proper etiquette. NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal? Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical. NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Don't Be Rude.

Source: New York Times January 22, 2026 07:44 UTC