Issue #892 Wed 12 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 12, 2026
A steady, methodical progression defines this week's grid. Expect a smooth path forward as you work through the layout.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The signature on a foundation stone, a heavy check handed across a mahogany desk, and the quiet satisfaction of a tax deduction.
Social welfare and private funding
ACTS OF LARGE SCALE CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
Single long noun
12 letters.
Starts with P, ends with Y.
PHILANTHROPY
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Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 C (10 letters)
- 3 D (6 letters)
- 4 E (5 letters)
- 5 G (4 letters)
- 6 G (5 letters)
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Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BE (6 letters)
- 2 CO (10 letters)
- 3 DO (6 letters)
- 4 EN (5 letters)
- 5 GI (4 letters)
- 6 GR (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
To confer a title or an honor upon someone deserving.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BESTOW
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
To add your own effort to a collective project or pool of funds.
10 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
CONTRIBUTE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
To pass along unwanted items to a local charity bin.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DO.
DONATE
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
To provide a permanent source of income for an institution.
5 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EN.
ENDOW
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
To hand over a physical object to another person.
4 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GI.
GIVE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
To permit a formal request or allow a specific privilege.
5 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GR.
GRANT
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- BESTOW
- CONTRIBUTE
- DONATE
- ENDOW
- GIVE
- GRANT
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 12, 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 12, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 12, 2026?
NYT Strands on August 12, 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 12, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 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 12, 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 · 12-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 12-letter spangram