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Strands #899 Answers – August 19, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #899, Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Today's theme clue: “For better or wurst”.

RDOIHS
SANNLI
UTPOER
MKUHCT
SGETPO
KRODSE
RAEUEE
UTSAHC

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Strands #899 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 7 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C_____ · K______ · M______ · O____ · R_____ · S_________
Hint 4: the spangram
TOPDOGS

Strands #899 answers

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Spangram: TOPDOGS

Theme words: CHEESE, KETCHUP, MUSTARD, ONION, RELISH, SAUERKRAUT

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for August 19, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #899 is TOPDOGS.

What are the Strands answers for August 19, 2026?

CHEESE, KETCHUP, MUSTARD, ONION, RELISH, SAUERKRAUT, with the spangram TOPDOGS.