Looking for help with today's NYT Strands puzzle? Here's an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today's answers and Spangram.

In today's puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Monday, January 27, 2025, is GAMBLING.

The New York Times debuted its first crossword puzzle, marking a historic step in puzzle offerings. Over the years, the paper expanded its games, including Strands in 2025. Strands features creative themes and a unique Spangram,