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Strands #715 Answers – February 16, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #715, Monday, February 16, 2026. Today's theme clue: “The cutting edge”.

OSVEMP
RSORUI
CURJPN
GOOETS
ILPSFW
OFKIRO
BOALHT
MCTING

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Strands #715 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 13 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C____ · C________ · J___ · L___ · L___ · S___ · T____
Hint 4: the spangram
FIGURESKATING

Strands #715 answers

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Spangram: FIGURESKATING

Theme words: COMBO, CROSSOVER, JUMP, LIFT, LOOP, SPIN, THROW

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for February 16, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #715 is FIGURESKATING.

What are the Strands answers for February 16, 2026?

COMBO, CROSSOVER, JUMP, LIFT, LOOP, SPIN, THROW, with the spangram FIGURESKATING.