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Strands #854 Answers – July 5, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #854, Sunday, July 5, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Barking up the right tree”.

POINRS
ANLTED
PSIEHE
REVOUE
RIEDNR
TEINGB
RNTTER
HUREIR

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Strands #854 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 13 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
H____ · P______ · R________ · S______ · T______
Hint 4: the spangram
HUNTINGBREEDS

Strands #854 answers

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Spangram: HUNTINGBREEDS

Theme words: HOUND, POINTER, RETRIEVER, SPANIEL, TERRIER

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 5, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #854 is HUNTINGBREEDS.

What are the Strands answers for July 5, 2026?

HOUND, POINTER, RETRIEVER, SPANIEL, TERRIER, with the spangram HUNTINGBREEDS.