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Strands #872 Answers – July 23, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #872, Thursday, July 23, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Hail to the chief petty officer”.

TINLAN
URAINE
CEVETT
RAYRUD
LRIANE
NDMNAR
GAEKMM
ISNSCO

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Strands #872 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
A______ · C________ · E_____ · L_________ · R______
Hint 4: the spangram
NAVYRANKS

Strands #872 answers

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Spangram: NAVYRANKS

Theme words: ADMIRAL, COMMANDER, ENSIGN, LIEUTENANT, RECRUIT

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 23, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #872 is NAVYRANKS.

What are the Strands answers for July 23, 2026?

ADMIRAL, COMMANDER, ENSIGN, LIEUTENANT, RECRUIT, with the spangram NAVYRANKS.