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Strands #711 Answers – February 12, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #711, Thursday, February 12, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Sink or swim”.

MPHECE
IEIVID
ARGISL
TEHSAI
IVRTCT
KSIAKI
YPOAER
IVTLSC

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Strands #711 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 10 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C_______ · D_______ · I_________ · P______ · R____
Hint 4: the spangram
HIGHSTAKES

Strands #711 answers

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Spangram: HIGHSTAKES

Theme words: CRITICAL, DECISIVE, IMPERATIVE, PIVOTAL, RISKY

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for February 12, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #711 is HIGHSTAKES.

What are the Strands answers for February 12, 2026?

CRITICAL, DECISIVE, IMPERATIVE, PIVOTAL, RISKY, with the spangram HIGHSTAKES.