Looking for help with today’s NYT Strands puzzle? You’ve come to the right place! The January 23, 2026 puzzle has a theme that’s all about innocence and inexperience.
Today’s Theme: None the Wiser
Today’s Strands puzzle focuses on words that describe being inexperienced or naive. If you’re stuck, don’t worry – we’ve got all the hints and answers you need below.
Spangram Answer
The spangram for today is Born Yesterday and it runs vertically through the puzzle.
Complete Word List for January 23, 2026
Here are all the answers you need to solve today’s puzzle:
- Credulous – willing to believe too easily
- Artless – without guile or deception
- Born Yesterday (Spangram) – naive or inexperienced
- Naive – showing a lack of experience
- Callow – young and inexperienced
- Gullible – easily persuaded to believe something