Stuck on today’s NYT Strands puzzle? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with all the hints and answers you need to solve the January 26, 2026 challenge!
Today’s Theme: Grape Expectations
Today’s Strands puzzle is all about wine! If you’re a wine enthusiast, you’ll likely breeze through this one. The theme focuses on popular wine varieties that you might order “by the bottle” at your favorite restaurant.
Quick Answer: The Spangram
The spangram for today is “By the Bottle” and it runs vertically through the puzzle.
Complete Word List for January 26
Here are all the wine varieties you need to find in today’s puzzle:
- Zinfandel
- Chardonnay
- Shiraz
- Merlot
- Malbec