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Strands #721 Answers – February 22, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #721, Sunday, February 22, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Olympics wrap-up”.

ECERET
MLGMAH
AFNOLT
DEINEE
GASYEM
ARODAL
LALTHE
FPCANM

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Strands #721 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 15 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
A_____ · A______ · F___ · F____ · M____ · P_____
Hint 4: the spangram
CLOSINGCEREMONY

Strands #721 answers

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Spangram: CLOSINGCEREMONY

Theme words: ANTHEM, ATHLETE, FLAG, FLAME, MEDAL, PARADE

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for February 22, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #721 is CLOSINGCEREMONY.

What are the Strands answers for February 22, 2026?

ANTHEM, ATHLETE, FLAG, FLAME, MEDAL, PARADE, with the spangram CLOSINGCEREMONY.