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Strands #838 Answers – June 19, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #838, Friday, June 19, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Look to the West”.

CESADS
OWLDKE
NSPOUR
AEJSPS
TSBNDC
TEAAPH
SNNASA
OSTOOB

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Strands #838 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 8 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B______ · B____ · C____ · J____ · S_____ · S____ · S______
Hint 4: the spangram
COWPOKES

Strands #838 answers

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Spangram: COWPOKES

Theme words: BANDANA, BOOTS, CHAPS, JEANS, SADDLE, SPURS, STETSON

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for June 19, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #838 is COWPOKES.

What are the Strands answers for June 19, 2026?

BANDANA, BOOTS, CHAPS, JEANS, SADDLE, SPURS, STETSON, with the spangram COWPOKES.