Strands Hint and Answers for Friday, August 21, 2026
Friday, August 21, 2026/puzzle #901
Today's New York Times Strands clue, spangram and complete word list for Friday, August 21, 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: Celebrate!
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Hints before the answers
- Today's clue is "Celebrate!".
- There are 6 theme words plus the spangram.
- The spangram has 11 letters.
- One theme word starts with B.
Today's spangram
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LIFESAPARTY11 letters
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- BANGER
- BASH
- FESTIVITY
- RAGER
- SHINDIG
- SOIREE
- LIFESAPARTY
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What is the Strands spangram for Friday, August 21, 2026?
The spangram is LIFESAPARTY.
What are the Strands answers for Friday, August 21, 2026?
The Friday, August 21, 2026 puzzle contains 7 words: BANGER, BASH, FESTIVITY, RAGER, SHINDIG, SOIREE, LIFESAPARTY.