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Strands #719 Answers – February 20, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #719, Friday, February 20, 2026. Today's theme clue: “True grit”.

SAHYSC
PNDCAR
RCPATR
IKLPEA
GHYISB
UORVAR
EAOEHH
SRCARS

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Strands #719 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 9 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
A_______ · C_____ · H____ · P______ · R____ · S_______
Hint 4: the spangram
SANDPAPER

Strands #719 answers

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Spangram: SANDPAPER

Theme words: ABRASIVE, COARSE, HARSH, PRICKLY, ROUGH, SCRATCHY

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for February 20, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #719 is SANDPAPER.

What are the Strands answers for February 20, 2026?

ABRASIVE, COARSE, HARSH, PRICKLY, ROUGH, SCRATCHY, with the spangram SANDPAPER.