Strands Hint and Answers for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Wednesday, August 19, 2026/puzzle #899
Today's New York Times Strands clue, spangram and complete word list for Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The theme hint comes first and is often enough on its own; the spangram is revealed separately, so you can unstick yourself without spoiling the rest of the board.
Play it first0/6 words / spangram hidden
Today’s clue: For better or wurst
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Hints before the answers
- Today's clue is "For better or wurst".
- There are 6 theme words plus the spangram.
- The spangram has 7 letters.
- One theme word starts with C.
Today's spangram
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TOPDOGS7 letters
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- CHEESE
- KETCHUP
- MUSTARD
- ONION
- RELISH
- SAUERKRAUT
- TOPDOGS
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What is the Strands spangram for Wednesday, August 19, 2026?
The spangram is TOPDOGS.
What are the Strands answers for Wednesday, August 19, 2026?
The Wednesday, August 19, 2026 puzzle contains 7 words: CHEESE, KETCHUP, MUSTARD, ONION, RELISH, SAUERKRAUT, TOPDOGS.