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Strands #886 Answers – August 6, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #886, Thursday, August 6, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Blossoming forth”.

HAWEER
NTRUDE
RHATBD
OIGYRR
GLONEH
ANIOGC
MREDDW
FLOWOO

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Strands #886 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 13 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C_____ · D______ · H_______ · M_______ · R_____
Hint 4: the spangram
FLOWERINGTREE

Strands #886 answers

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Spangram: FLOWERINGTREE

Theme words: CHERRY, DOGWOOD, HAWTHORN, MAGNOLIA, REDBUD

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for August 6, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #886 is FLOWERINGTREE.

What are the Strands answers for August 6, 2026?

CHERRY, DOGWOOD, HAWTHORN, MAGNOLIA, REDBUD, with the spangram FLOWERINGTREE.