Looking for help with today’s NYT Strands puzzle? You’re in the right place! Today’s theme is all about positive emotions, and we’ve got every hint and answer you need to solve it.
What’s Today’s Theme?
Theme: Ode to joy
The puzzle focuses on words describing positive feelings and emotions.
Spangram Alert
Today’s spangram runs horizontally across the grid.
Spangram Answer: Seventh Heaven
Complete Word List for January 22
Here are all the words you need to find:
- Bliss
- Rhapsody
- Ecstasy
- Seventh Heaven (spangram)
- Elation
- Euphoria
Quick Reminder About Strands
NYT Strands is an elevated word-search game where letters connect in any direction (up, down, left, right, or diagonal) and can change direction mid-word. Every letter in the grid is used exactly once, and all words relate to the daily theme.
Need more puzzle help? Check out today’s Wordle and Connections hints on Mashable, or visit their games hub for https://dotwordle.com/ free puzzles.
Happy puzzling!

