Strands · No. 882 · Sunday, August 2, 2026
NYT Strands #882 hints and answers
Today’s theme clue is “Eyes on the prize”. Hints for the theme and the spangram, one step at a time.
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0 of 7 theme words foundToday’s themeEyes on the prize
Every 3 non-theme words you find earn a hint.
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0 of 8 hints usedThe theme6 words✓ Solved
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Six ways to name the thing you're chasing.
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Every find is a synonym for what someone sets out to reach or accomplish.
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One theme word: AMBITION
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Theme words: AMBITION, GOAL, INTENTION, OBJECTIVE, PLAN, PURPOSE
The spangramTouches two sides✓ Solved
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Don't settle for the low-hanging fruit.
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A two-word pep talk about pointing your sights well above the easy, ordinary target.
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A _ _ _ _ _ H (7 letters)
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AIMHIGH
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