
NYT Strands hints, answers for January 12, 2026
Key Points:
- The New York Times' Strands game is a word search variant where words can change direction and every letter is part of an answer, all linked by a common theme.
- Today's Strands theme centers on job hunting, with all solution words related to work and employment.
- The daily spangram, a special word spanning the grid, is "Resume" and is arranged horizontally in today's puzzle.
- Key words for January 12 include Education, Resume, Awards, Skills, Name, Contact, and Experience, all relevant to job applications.
- For players needing help or short on time, hints and word lists are available to assist in completing the puzzle efficiently.












