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Strands #869 Answers – July 20, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #869, Monday, July 20, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Small talk”.

IPOCST
CTTORI
IELCIN
ILSMBY
ETEYYI
LMRUST
UNITMI
CSUAIN

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Strands #869 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
L_____ · M__________ · M________ · M________ · T___
Hint 4: the spangram
ITSYBITSY

Strands #869 answers

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Spangram: ITSYBITSY

Theme words: LITTLE, MICROSCOPIC, MINIATURE, MINUSCULE, TINY

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 20, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #869 is ITSYBITSY.

What are the Strands answers for July 20, 2026?

LITTLE, MICROSCOPIC, MINIATURE, MINUSCULE, TINY, with the spangram ITSYBITSY.