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Strands #713 Answers – February 14, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #713, Saturday, February 14, 2026. Today's theme clue: “XOXOXO”.

SGLEHK
NGSGUC
UEANMA
EMKDSK
CBISCE
ARCSPH
DDUECM
LESOOS

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Strands #713 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 13 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C_____ · E______ · P___ · S____ · S_____ · S______
Hint 4: the spangram
HUGSANDKISSES

Strands #713 answers

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Spangram: HUGSANDKISSES

Theme words: CUDDLE, EMBRACE, PECK, SMACK, SMOOCH, SNUGGLE

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for February 14, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #713 is HUGSANDKISSES.

What are the Strands answers for February 14, 2026?

CUDDLE, EMBRACE, PECK, SMACK, SMOOCH, SNUGGLE, with the spangram HUGSANDKISSES.