NYT Strands Hints & Answers Today (August 26, 2025)

NYT Strands Hints Today — August 26, 2025

If today’s NYT Strands puzzle has you stumped, don’t worry—we’ve got your back. Below are the theme hints, Spangram clue, and complete list of answers for Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Today’s Theme

???? Bee friendly

Quick Hint

Think of pollinator-friendly flowers that provide nectar and pollen.

Strands Word Hints for August 26

Here are two word-specific hints to get you started:

• Hint #1: A European woodland plant, also known as Campanula rotundifolia.
• Hint #2: A white-and-yellow aromatic flower often used to make tea.

Spangram Hint (August 26, 2025)

• Orientation: Mostly vertical.
• Starts with: “WI”
• Hint: A type of bloom that grows naturally without human help.

NYT Strands Answers Today — August 26, 2025

⚠️ Spoiler Alert: Answers below.

Spangram

• WildFlower

Theme Words

• DAISY
• MARIGOLD
• PRIMROSE
• BLUEBELL
• CHAMOMILE

Difficulty Level

⭐ 1/5 (Easy)
This was one of the simpler puzzles of the week. Once you spotted DAISY, the rest of the flowers fell into place quickly.

Strategy I Used to Solve Today’s Puzzle

1. Started with DAISY — gave away the floral theme.
2. Found MARIGOLD next — confirmed it was pollinator flowers.
3. Spotted WildFlower vertically — cracked the Spangram.
4. Finished with CHAMOMILE & BLUEBELL — puzzle solved.

Tips to Master NYT Strands Puzzles

• Start from puzzle corners—they often hide key words.
• Don’t hesitate to use hints when stuck.
• Think literally & figuratively about theme connections.
• Focus on solving the Spangram first—it unlocks the rest.

FAQs — NYT Strands August 26, 2025

Q1. What is today’s Strands theme?
Today’s theme is Bee friendly.

Q2. What is the Spangram for August 26, 2025?
The Spangram is WildFlower.

Q3. What are the theme words in today’s puzzle?
DAISY, MARIGOLD, PRIMROSE, BLUEBELL, and CHAMOMILE.

Q4. What was yesterday’s Strands answer?
Check our NYT Strands August 25, 2025 answers for details.

Q5. How can I play past Strands games?
Visit the NYT Games archive to replay older puzzles.