Strands Hint for "Ore so they say", Spangram and Answer of Jan 26 - Strands Today

Here's the answer and solution for NYT Strands #329- Ore so they say

1 Theme Clue

Ore so they say

Today's theme, 'Ore so they say,' revolves around elements and metals that are commonly found in ores. Dive into the world of geology and chemistry to uncover the hidden words!

2 Spangram Hints

Today's Strands Spangram

Additional hint:

The spangram is a term that represents a category of elements known for their metallic properties and purity. Think of a word that combines the idea of being unadulterated and metallic.

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3 Strands Screenshot of Spangram

Spoiler Alert

The complete spangram answer is revealed below!

Strands Spangram for Jan 26
Today's spangram is:
PUREMETAL

4 Theme Words Hints

Theme words hint:

The clues are all names of metals that are extracted from ores. Consider elements that are essential in various industries, from construction to technology.

First three letters of each theme word:

ALU...
CAD...
COB...
IRO...
NIC...
TIT...

5 Complete Strands Answers

Final Spoiler Warning

All theme words are revealed below!

Strands Hint for Jan 26

All theme words of Today's Strands:

1 ALUMINUM
2 CADMIUM
3 COBALT
4 IRON
5 NICKEL
6 TITANIUM
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