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Strands #888 Answers – August 8, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #888, Saturday, August 8, 2026. Today's theme clue: “It has its ups and downs”.

WETULC
RCNEOR
SKNARE
ROSTAL
CTDKCL
ERRORO
PLUPAK
OOCTBC

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Strands #888 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 13 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C________ · C______ · D___ · L___ · T____ · T_____
Hint 4: the spangram
ROLLERCOASTER

Strands #888 answers

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Spangram: ROLLERCOASTER

Theme words: CORKSCREW, CUTBACK, DROP, LOOP, TRACK, TUNNEL

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for August 8, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #888 is ROLLERCOASTER.

What are the Strands answers for August 8, 2026?

CORKSCREW, CUTBACK, DROP, LOOP, TRACK, TUNNEL, with the spangram ROLLERCOASTER.