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Strands #858 Answers – July 9, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #858, Thursday, July 9, 2026. Today's theme clue: “On the lips”.

STKTAI
NICSLN
IERGOS
LISNDS
KBSAAM
APUEKU
TLMRML
NITEPP

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Strands #858 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 13 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B___ · G____ · L____ · P______ · S____ · S____ · T___
Hint 4: the spangram
KISSANDMAKEUP

Strands #858 answers

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Spangram: KISSANDMAKEUP

Theme words: BALM, GLOSS, LINER, PLUMPER, STAIN, STICK, TINT

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 9, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #858 is KISSANDMAKEUP.

What are the Strands answers for July 9, 2026?

BALM, GLOSS, LINER, PLUMPER, STAIN, STICK, TINT, with the spangram KISSANDMAKEUP.