NYT Strands Today - Hints, Spangram & Answers for July 22

Strands #871 is out! Let's solve the clue and uncover the most hidden words!
By: Mirela Iancu | Last update: Jul 22, 2026

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Are you hooked on your daily dose of NYT puzzles? Ready to try something new? Enter Strands – a mix of your favorite word games rolled into one! If you love Spelling Bee, enjoy Connections, or dig classic crosswords, you're in for a treat. Strands is here to spice up your puzzle routine.

Welcome to our daily guide for solving the NYT Strands puzzle. Here, we provide further guidance to solve the daily clue and reveal the Spangram or the hardest-to-find theme words.

Today's Strands Clue and WordTips Hint

Today's theme is:

"What is ..."

Look for words related to:

Think like a contestant: these six words define the rules of a beloved quiz show. 🎙️

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Today's Strands Spangram

Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution

Psst... Strands Spoiler Ahead!

We solved today's NYT's Strands Puzzle - Hints, Spangram, and Answers for Strands #871 are revealed below. Plus: Yesterday's solution.

Today's Strands Answers

The moment you've been waiting for: here are the theme word answers for today's Strands puzzle
ANSWER
BOARD
BUZZER
CATEGORY
QUESTION
WAGER

Today's Strands Spangram is

INJEOPARDY
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Yesterday's Strands Full Solution - July 21, Puzzle #870

For those still hunting yesterday's solution, whether due to time zone differences or sheer dedication to the game, we've got you covered!

Yesterday's Strands Clue and WordTips Hint

Yesterday's theme was: Write there

Look for words related to:

Paper-based desk essentials that carry your words with polished intent. 📝

Yesterday's Spangram:

STATIONERY

Yesterday's Strands Answers:

CARD, ENVELOPE, FILE, LETTERHEAD, NOTEPAD, SHEET

What is NYT Strands and How To Play It

Strands is a captivating blend of Spelling Bee, Connections, and classic Crosswords. Every day, players are given 48 letters on a 6 x 8 board and a theme. The task? To uncover the Spangram and all the theme words.

Beginner's guide

Steps for Solving the Puzzle

Discover Theme Words

Fill the board entirely with the thematic answers. They are highlighted in blue when found and they don't overlap

Reveal the Spangram

Search for the Spangram, a crucial puzzle element touching two opposite sides of the board. It encapsulates the theme and may consist of two words. It is highlighted in yellow when found.

Earn Hints

Need a nudge in the right direction? Find non-theme words to earn hints. For every 3 non-theme words you uncover, a hint will highlight the letters to find a theme word without revealing the word directly.