Looking for today’s NYT Strands answers for January 10, 2026? You’ve come to the right place! We have all the hints, solutions, and the spangram for Strands puzzle #678.
Today’s NYT Strands Theme
Theme: “If not now, when?”
Today’s theme cleverly hints at words associated with putting things off. If you’ve ever said “I’ll do it later,” this puzzle is practically about you!
NYT Strands January 10, 2026 Answers
Spangram:
PROCRASTINATOR
Theme Words:
- SOON
- LATER
- SHORTLY
- TOMORROW
- EVENTUALLY






NYT Strands January 10, 2026 Hints
Before revealing the full answers, here are some hints to help you solve today’s puzzle:
- Think about words related to delaying or postponing
- All theme words describe future timing
- The spangram describes a person with a particular habit
- Consider the phrases you use when avoiding tasks
How These Words Connect
Today’s puzzle centers around procrastination. Each theme word represents something a procrastinator might say when putting off tasks. The spangram “PROCRASTINATOR” perfectly ties everything together!
How to Play NYT Strands
- Find words that match the daily theme
- Locate the spangram that spans the entire puzzle
- Every letter on the board is used exactly once
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Final Thoughts
Today’s NYT Strands #678 was a fun puzzle with a relatable theme. Did you solve it without hints? Share your experience in the comments!
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