> At a Glance
> – The Jan 11, 2026 NYT Strands theme is Yay!!
> – Answers include BOOYAH, HOORAY, HUZZAH, YIPPEE, WHOOPEE, AWESOME
> – Spangram THATSGREAT stretches across the board
> – Why it matters: Puzzle fans get fresh daily hints and solutions in one place
Need help with today’s grid? The latest Strands puzzle celebrates happy exclamations, but some entries are rarer than others.
Theme & Clues
The official prompt is simply Yay!!-a nod to joyful outbursts. If that feels vague, think “happy reactions” and scout for words that people shout when things go right.
Stuck? Finding any three four-letter-plus words exposes a themed answer. Players used these valid finds to unlock hints:
- HAUTE
- PIPE
- SOME
- HAUT
- MEAT
- MATE
- WHOP
- WHOOP
Full Answer List
Non-spangram solutions:
- BOOYAH
- HOORAY
- HUZZAH
- YIPPEE
- WHOOPEE
- AWESOME
Spangram: THATSGREAT (start with the third-column T in row one and wind downward to span the grid).
Key Takeaways
- Every letter on the board is used once all answers are found
- Answer count can vary by puzzle; today features six theme words plus the spangram
- Daily guides for Wordle, Connections, Mini Crossword and Strands are available on the same hub
Bookmark the puzzle page for tomorrow’s batch of hints, answers, and spangram solutions.
