Looking for help with today’s NYT Strands puzzle? You’re in the right place! The January 31, 2026 puzzle has a sports theme that’s perfect for game enthusiasts.
Today’s Theme: It’s Part of the Game
Today’s Strands puzzle focuses on popular sports. If you’re a sports fan, you’ll find this one easier to crack!
Spangram Answer
The spangram for January 31 is “Have a Ball” and it runs horizontally across the grid.
Complete Word List
Here are all the answers for today’s puzzle:
- Base (baseball)
- Foot (football)
- Pickle (pickleball)
- Paddle (paddleball)
- Volley (volleyball)
- Racquet (racquetball)
- Basket (basketball)
- Have a Ball (spangram)