Issue #890 Mon 10 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 10, 2026
A steady, methodical rhythm marks today's grid. It requires a clear head and a willingness to verify every piece of information as you go.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A thumbed receipt, a notarized stamp, or the ink on a birth certificate that settles the argument once and for all.
Evidence and verification
IRREFUTABLE EVIDENCE
Spangram 4 hints · 13 letters
The connector word
Two-word noun phrase
13 letters.
Starts with P, ends with E.
PROOF POSITIVE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 D (4 letters)
- 2 F (5 letters)
- 3 F (7 letters)
- 4 S (9 letters)
- 5 S (10 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 DA (4 letters)
- 2 FA (5 letters)
- 3 FI (7 letters)
- 4 SP (9 letters)
- 5 ST (10 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Information stored in a spreadsheet cell.
4 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DA.
DATA
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
What you need to keep straight during a heated debate.
5 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FA.
FACTS
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The lines drawn on a graph to track a trend.
7 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FI.
FIGURES
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
The nitty-gritty details that clarify a vague claim.
9 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPECIFICS
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
The numerical breakdown at the bottom of a report.
10 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STATISTICS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 10, 2026. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for August 10, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 10, 2026?
NYT Strands on August 10, 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 August 10, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 13 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "P" — 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 August 10, 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 · 13-letter spangram