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Strands #864 Answers – July 15, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #864, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Rose-colored glasses”.

CMOYQU
IARKXI
TNESOT
MPHTCI
IRLNEI
AAEIAD
CCILCI
TIPIST

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Strands #864 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
I_________ · I__________ · Q_______ · R_______
Hint 4: the spangram
PIEINTHESKY

Strands #864 answers

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Spangram: PIEINTHESKY

Theme words: IDEALISTIC, IMPRACTICAL, QUIXOTIC, ROMANTIC

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 15, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #864 is PIEINTHESKY.

What are the Strands answers for July 15, 2026?

IDEALISTIC, IMPRACTICAL, QUIXOTIC, ROMANTIC, with the spangram PIEINTHESKY.