Issue #826 Sun 7 Jun
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — June 7, 2026
A steady, methodical grid that invites a closer look at the local wildlife. The path through these letters is clear for those who keep their cool.
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A stone surface in the morning sun, where the damp heat of the pond hasn't reached yet.
Biology and natural history
PHYSIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
A single compound word
11 letters.
Starts with C, ends with D.
COLD BLOODED
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Starting letters
- 1 B (8 letters)
- 2 C (9 letters)
- 3 C (9 letters)
- 4 S (5 letters)
- 5 T (6 letters)
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Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BU (8 letters)
- 2 CH (9 letters)
- 3 CR (9 letters)
- 4 SN (5 letters)
- 5 TU (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Deep-throated calls resonate across the marshland when the moon is high.
8 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BULLFROG
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Eyes moving in separate directions while the skin shifts to match the branch.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHAMELEON
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Only the eyes and nostrils break the surface of the river, waiting for the current to bring dinner.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CROCODILE
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A silent, rhythmic movement through the tall grass leaves a faint trail behind.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SN.
SNAKE
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A heavy, domed shell offers a portable home that stays behind when the morning march begins.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TU.
TURTLE
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- BULLFROG
- CHAMELEON
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- SNAKE
- TURTLE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on June 7, 2026. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for June 7, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on June 7, 2026?
NYT Strands on June 7, 2026 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 5 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the June 7, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "C" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on June 7, 2026?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 5 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 5 theme words · 11-letter spangram