NYT Strands Hints for 2026-07-01 — Puzzle #850
A letter grid with themed words and a spangram. Hints give the official clue, then the shape.
1. The official clue
The puzzle's clue is Not a red herring.
2. The spangram
The spangram is 12 letters long and starts with T.
3. How many theme words
There are 5 theme words to find, plus the spangram.
4. The answers
Reveal spangram and theme words
SPANGRAM: TELLTALESIGN
Theme words: CLUE, EVIDENCE, HINT, INDICATION, INTIMATION
NYT Strands answer for 2026-07-01
SPANGRAM: TELLTALESIGN. Theme words: CLUE, EVIDENCE, HINT, INDICATION, INTIMATION.
Frequently asked questions
The official clue
The puzzle's clue is Not a red herring.
The spangram
The spangram is 12 letters long and starts with T.
How many theme words
There are 5 theme words to find, plus the spangram.
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