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Strands #701 Answers – February 2, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #701, Monday, February 2, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Formidable flock”.

INRICH
UOSTAN
GNBPEC
PEGILI
BIARDS
CWRANO
AOYEDC
SSRHOR

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Strands #701 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 8 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C________ · C_____ · O______ · P______ · P______ · R___
Hint 4: the spangram
BIGBIRDS

Strands #701 answers

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Spangram: BIGBIRDS

Theme words: CASSOWARY, CONDOR, OSTRICH, PELICAN, PENGUIN, RHEA

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for February 2, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #701 is BIGBIRDS.

What are the Strands answers for February 2, 2026?

CASSOWARY, CONDOR, OSTRICH, PELICAN, PENGUIN, RHEA, with the spangram BIGBIRDS.