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Strands #717 Answers – February 18, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #717, Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Cold competition”.

WIBSLE
LUNODA
GHTBRO
EOEIDB
KCRNSW
EYSGNO
RUCPOT
LINGRS

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Strands #717 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 12 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B______ · C______ · H_____ · L___ · S___________
Hint 4: the spangram
WINTERSPORTS

Strands #717 answers

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Spangram: WINTERSPORTS

Theme words: BOBSLED, CURLING, HOCKEY, LUGE, SNOWBOARDING

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for February 18, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #717 is WINTERSPORTS.

What are the Strands answers for February 18, 2026?

BOBSLED, CURLING, HOCKEY, LUGE, SNOWBOARDING, with the spangram WINTERSPORTS.