Play Strands #877
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Strands #877 hints
Today's official theme is "Leave nothing out". If that alone doesn't help, work down the hints below.
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What's the theme in plain words?Gentle hint
Look for words that describe something with no pieces missing, where every part is included and nothing is left over.
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How many words am I looking for?Gentle hint
There are 6 theme words plus the spangram.
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A nudge toward the spangramHelpful hint
Think of a casual three-word phrase you might say when you're showing that everything you need is right in front of you, with no missing pieces.
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How do the theme words start?Helpful hint
The theme words start with: C, E, F, T, U, W.
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How long is the spangram, and which way does it run?Strong hint
The spangram has 11 letters and runs from left to right.
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Strands #877 in numbers
- Theme words
- 6
- Recent average
- 5.7
- Spangram length
- 11 letters
- Longest theme word
- 9 letters
Strands #877 answers
Spoiler zone. Below are the spangram and all theme words for July 28, 2026.
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Theme word 1 (4 letters)
FULL. It starts in row 7, column 5, counting from the top left.
Theme word 2 (5 letters)
TOTAL. It starts in row 6, column 1, counting from the top left.
Theme word 3 (5 letters)
WHOLE. It starts in row 7, column 3, counting from the top left.
Theme word 4 (6 letters)
ENTIRE. It starts in row 2, column 4, counting from the top left.
Theme word 5 (8 letters)
COMPLETE. It starts in row 2, column 3, counting from the top left.
Theme word 6 (9 letters)
UNDIVIDED. It starts in row 5, column 1, counting from the top left.
The spangram (11 letters)
ITSALLTHERE. It starts in row 4, column 1, counting from the top left.
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Spangram: ITSALLTHERE
Theme words: COMPLETE, ENTIRE, FULL, TOTAL, UNDIVIDED, WHOLE
The clue 'Leave nothing out' points to words meaning that every part is included: COMPLETE, ENTIRE, FULL, TOTAL, UNDIVIDED, and WHOLE. The spangram ITSALLTHERE sums it up as a phrase meaning that nothing is missing.
Recent Strands puzzles
| Date | Puzzle | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27 | #876 | Let the journey begin |
| Jul 26 | #875 | All-knowing |
| Jul 25 | #874 | Frocks and smocks |
| Jul 24 | #873 | There's more where that came from |
| Jul 23 | #872 | Hail to the chief petty officer |
| Jul 22 | #871 | "What is ..." |
| Jul 21 | #870 | Write there |
About Strands
Strands is a daily New York Times word search with a theme. Every letter on the six-by-eight board belongs to an answer, and one answer, the spangram, names the theme and stretches between opposite sides of the board. Past puzzles are a good way to learn how the themed clues are usually worded.
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Strands #877 questions
What was the Strands spangram on July 28, 2026?
The spangram for Strands #877 was ITSALLTHERE, for the theme "Leave nothing out".
What were the Strands theme words on July 28, 2026?
COMPLETE, ENTIRE, FULL, TOTAL, UNDIVIDED, WHOLE, plus the spangram ITSALLTHERE.
What did the Strands #877 clue mean?
The clue 'Leave nothing out' points to words meaning that every part is included: COMPLETE, ENTIRE, FULL, TOTAL, UNDIVIDED, and WHOLE. The spangram ITSALLTHERE sums it up as a phrase meaning that nothing is missing.