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Strands #789 Answers – May 1, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #789, Friday, May 1, 2026. Today's theme clue: “I ❤️ Hawaii”.

ULKPAH
AUEOLU
SPIRIT
AUKULE
HPIMEL
ONEAAA
LEADCI
ALPPAM

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Strands #789 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 11 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
H___ · L___ · M________ · P________ · P___ · U______
Hint 4: the spangram
ALOHASPIRIT

Strands #789 answers

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Spangram: ALOHASPIRIT

Theme words: HULA, LUAU, MACADAMIA, PINEAPPLE, POKE, UKULELE

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for May 1, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #789 is ALOHASPIRIT.

What are the Strands answers for May 1, 2026?

HULA, LUAU, MACADAMIA, PINEAPPLE, POKE, UKULELE, with the spangram ALOHASPIRIT.