NYT Crossword Hints and Solutions for January 15 Puzzle #683

El-Balad presents a detailed overview of the New York Times (NYT) Strands puzzle, specifically for January 15, Puzzle #683. This engaging puzzle features a natural theme related to human anatomy, particularly focusing on the ears.

Today’s NYT Strands Puzzle Theme

The theme of today’s Strands puzzle is “The ears have it!” This hints at various terms related to hearing.

Hints for Success

Players are encouraged to uncover hidden words that correspond to this theme. If you find any words with four letters or more, you will receive hints for the theme words. Some suggested words include:

• CARB
• HEAR
• CART
• Duel
• MAIN

Answers for Today’s Strands Puzzle

The objective is to identify all words related to the auditory theme, including a spangram that utilizes every letter in the puzzle. Here are the answers:

• DRUM
• LOBE
• ANVIL
• CANAL
• HAMMER
• STIRRUP
• CARTILAGE

Today’s Spangram

The spangram for today is “HEARHEAR.” To locate it, start with the leftmost “H” in the top row and proceed downwards.