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Strands #887 Answers – August 7, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #887, Friday, August 7, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Struggling to find the words”.

WGNIDK
THUSEC
HIAYIH
IZGTOO
NYMOCD
TGGGIH
IAMAJA
LLACAM

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Strands #887 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are four theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 15 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
D_____ · D________ · G____ · T____________
Hint 4: the spangram
WHATCHAMACALLIT

Strands #887 answers

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Spangram: WHATCHAMACALLIT

Theme words: DINGUS, DOOHICKEY, GIZMO, THINGAMAJIGGY

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for August 7, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #887 is WHATCHAMACALLIT.

What are the Strands answers for August 7, 2026?

DINGUS, DOOHICKEY, GIZMO, THINGAMAJIGGY, with the spangram WHATCHAMACALLIT.