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Strands #816 Answers – May 28, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #816, Thursday, May 28, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Talking scents”.

NAEAJP
DLSCSE
AWNIMA
ODKANR
OSREAG
NMUGMR
IEAOTE
LORRFB

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Strands #816 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
B_______ · J______ · M___ · N_____ · P___ · S_________
Hint 4: the spangram
FRAGRANCE

Strands #816 answers

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Spangram: FRAGRANCE

Theme words: BERGAMOT, JASMINE, MUSK, NEROLI, PEAR, SANDALWOOD

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for May 28, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #816 is FRAGRANCE.

What are the Strands answers for May 28, 2026?

BERGAMOT, JASMINE, MUSK, NEROLI, PEAR, SANDALWOOD, with the spangram FRAGRANCE.