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Strands #716 Answers – February 17, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #716, Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Today's theme clue: “The year of the ...”.

RSESNA
OTAOGK
HDIACE
ORNOGS
ZADRAI
BBSNGR
IMKETE
TONYIG

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Strands #716 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 11 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
D_____ · G___ · H____ · M_____ · R_____ · S____ · T____
Hint 4: the spangram
ZODIACSIGNS

Strands #716 answers

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Spangram: ZODIACSIGNS

Theme words: DRAGON, GOAT, HORSE, MONKEY, RABBIT, SNAKE, TIGER

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for February 17, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #716 is ZODIACSIGNS.

What are the Strands answers for February 17, 2026?

DRAGON, GOAT, HORSE, MONKEY, RABBIT, SNAKE, TIGER, with the spangram ZODIACSIGNS.