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Strands #857 Answers – July 8, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #857, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Here comes trouble”.

IPPERS
HOIREN
WNLPPA
ILLEHL
PTTVIA
SALECM
CREDSP
ALLION

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Strands #857 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are four theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 11 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
H______ · R__________ · S____ · W_____________
Hint 4: the spangram
LITTLEDEVIL

Strands #857 answers

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Spangram: LITTLEDEVIL

Theme words: HELLION, RAPSCALLION, SCAMP, WHIPPERSNAPPER

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 8, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #857 is LITTLEDEVIL.

What are the Strands answers for July 8, 2026?

HELLION, RAPSCALLION, SCAMP, WHIPPERSNAPPER, with the spangram LITTLEDEVIL.