Play Strands #892
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Strands #892 hints
Today's official theme is "Making a difference". 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 action words that describe handing over money, gifts, or resources to help someone else.
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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 the broad term for generously helping people in need, often through charitable giving, and it spans the whole board.
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How do the theme words start?Helpful hint
The theme words start with: B, C, D, E, G, G.
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How long is the spangram, and which way does it run?Strong hint
The spangram has 12 letters and runs from top to bottom.
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Strands #892 in numbers
- Theme words
- 6
- Recent average
- 5.7
- Spangram length
- 12 letters
- Longest theme word
- 10 letters
Strands #892 answers
Spoiler zone. Below are the spangram and all theme words for August 12, 2026.
Reveal one word at a time
Only want a foothold? Open one word, find it on the board, then go back and try for the rest. Shorter words come first because they give away the least.
Theme word 1 (4 letters)
GIVE. It starts in row 6, column 1, counting from the top left.
Theme word 2 (5 letters)
ENDOW. It starts in row 2, column 5, counting from the top left.
Theme word 3 (5 letters)
GRANT. It starts in row 4, column 2, counting from the top left.
Theme word 4 (6 letters)
BESTOW. It starts in row 7, column 3, counting from the top left.
Theme word 5 (6 letters)
DONATE. It starts in row 7, column 4, counting from the top left.
Theme word 6 (10 letters)
CONTRIBUTE. It starts in row 4, column 4, counting from the top left.
The spangram (12 letters)
PHILANTHROPY. It starts in row 1, column 3, counting from the top left.
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Spangram: PHILANTHROPY
Theme words: BESTOW, CONTRIBUTE, DONATE, ENDOW, GIVE, GRANT
Making a difference is often done by sharing what you have, and every theme word is a way of giving: BESTOW, CONTRIBUTE, DONATE, ENDOW, GIVE, and GRANT. PHILANTHROPY ties them together as the practice of giving generously to improve other people's lives.
Recent Strands puzzles
| Date | Puzzle | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11 | #891 | Fresh from the market |
| Aug 10 | #890 | Back it up |
| Aug 9 | #889 | Isn't that a bit much? |
| Aug 8 | #888 | It has its ups and downs |
| Aug 7 | #887 | Struggling to find the words |
| Aug 6 | #886 | Blossoming forth |
| Aug 5 | #885 | All things considered |
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 #892 questions
What was the Strands spangram on August 12, 2026?
The spangram for Strands #892 was PHILANTHROPY, for the theme "Making a difference".
What were the Strands theme words on August 12, 2026?
BESTOW, CONTRIBUTE, DONATE, ENDOW, GIVE, GRANT, plus the spangram PHILANTHROPY.
What did the Strands #892 clue mean?
Making a difference is often done by sharing what you have, and every theme word is a way of giving: BESTOW, CONTRIBUTE, DONATE, ENDOW, GIVE, and GRANT. PHILANTHROPY ties them together as the practice of giving generously to improve other people's lives.