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Strands #889 Answers – August 9, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #889, Sunday, August 9, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Isn't that a bit much?”.

IMWOSL
AVARFL
GNRTRI
ACTHIT
UXEXED
LURYNU
TEAILG
RTECNE

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Strands #889 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
E___________ · F_____ · I_________ · L_____ · T____
Hint 4: the spangram
IMWORTHIT

Strands #889 answers

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Spangram: IMWORTHIT

Theme words: EXTRAVAGANCE, FRILLS, INDULGENCE, LUXURY, TREAT

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for August 9, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #889 is IMWORTHIT.

What are the Strands answers for August 9, 2026?

EXTRAVAGANCE, FRILLS, INDULGENCE, LUXURY, TREAT, with the spangram IMWORTHIT.