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Strands #852 Answers – July 3, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #852, Friday, July 3, 2026. Today's theme clue: “It's like talking to a brick wall”.

OBSTIN
WILLEA
STROFT
DHGNUL
AEFIRM
NOTBUD
BBUTSG
ORNGNI

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Strands #852 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 10 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
F___ · H_________ · O________ · S_______ · W______
Hint 4: the spangram
NOTBUDGING

Strands #852 answers

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Spangram: NOTBUDGING

Theme words: FIRM, HEADSTRONG, OBSTINATE, STUBBORN, WILLFUL

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 3, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #852 is NOTBUDGING.

What are the Strands answers for July 3, 2026?

FIRM, HEADSTRONG, OBSTINATE, STUBBORN, WILLFUL, with the spangram NOTBUDGING.