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Strands #850 Answers – July 1, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #850, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Not a red herring”.

NLLETN
TITAIO
HILTNI
CNDEIT
AISEMA
ITEICN
OUGEED
NLCNVI

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Strands #850 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 12 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C___ · E_______ · H___ · I_________ · I_________
Hint 4: the spangram
TELLTALESIGN

Strands #850 answers

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Spangram: TELLTALESIGN

Theme words: CLUE, EVIDENCE, HINT, INDICATION, INTIMATION

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 1, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #850 is TELLTALESIGN.

What are the Strands answers for July 1, 2026?

CLUE, EVIDENCE, HINT, INDICATION, INTIMATION, with the spangram TELLTALESIGN.