Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers & Help for Jan. 28 (#696) Need help with today’s Strands? The Jan. 28, 2026, puzzle (No. 696) is a calm, meditative grid that rewards slow thinking.

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🎉✨ Happy Monday, puzzle fans! ✨🎉
Solve today’s Phrasicle: "__ the __"
…but first, complete the word chains below!

🍭 Candy - A - ? - ? - Captain
🌸 Pink - L - ? - ? - Beat
🌊 Water - B - ? - ? - Breaker
💻 Virtual - W - ? - ? - Card

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🚀 Challenge your brain with Word Chains - a fast-paced word-linking game! 🧠✨ Connect words, sharpen your vocabulary, and see how long you can keep the chain going. ⛓️

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