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Strands #853 Answers – July 4, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #853, Saturday, July 4, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Ooh!”.

INGLKS
LZURNG
ZFOITI
DARWGC
TOENXE
GHLRIL
IOIARK
RBCFPS

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Strands #853 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 9 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B_____ · C_______ · D_______ · E_______ · S________
Hint 4: the spangram
FIREWORKS

Strands #853 answers

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Spangram: FIREWORKS

Theme words: BRIGHT, COLORFUL, DAZZLING, EXCITING, SPARKLING

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 4, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #853 is FIREWORKS.

What are the Strands answers for July 4, 2026?

BRIGHT, COLORFUL, DAZZLING, EXCITING, SPARKLING, with the spangram FIREWORKS.