Issue #891 Tue 11 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 11, 2026
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Today's theme
A wooden crate sits on the porch, heavy with damp soil and the tangled, vine-covered yield of the late August heat.
Agricultural produce and seasonal gathering
PEAK SEASONAL YIELD
Spangram 4 hints · 13 letters
The connector word
A two-word compound noun.
13 letters.
Starts with S, ends with T.
SUMMER HARVEST
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (6 letters)
- 2 C (4 letters)
- 3 M (5 letters)
- 4 P (6 letters)
- 5 T (6 letters)
- 6 Z (8 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CA (6 letters)
- 2 CO (4 letters)
- 3 ME (5 letters)
- 4 PE (6 letters)
- 5 TO (6 letters)
- 6 ZU (8 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Look for the long, orange taproot that rabbits favor.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CARROT
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Find the rows of yellow kernels on a cob.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
CORN
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Search for the large, heavy fruit with a thick rind and sweet, juicy interior.
5 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with ME.
MELON
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Identify the colorful, hollow pod often used to add heat or crunch to a dish.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PE.
PEPPER
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Look for the round, red fruit that is botanically a berry but culinarily a staple.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TOMATO
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Seek the slender, dark green squash that thrives in the garden patch.
8 letters.
Starts with Z.
Starts with ZU.
ZUCCHINI
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- CARROT
- CORN
- MELON
- PEPPER
- TOMATO
- ZUCCHINI
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 11, 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 11, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 11, 2026?
NYT Strands on August 11, 2026 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the August 11, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 13 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "S" — 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 11, 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 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 6 theme words · 13-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 13-letter spangram