Use these relationship cheats in The Sims 4 to foster genuine and dynamic connections with fellow Sims and pets.

You can find the Strands game on the New York Times website and in the NYT Games app.

If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Monday, January 5, 2026, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “Slapped together.” ...