Strands · No. 883 · Monday, August 3, 2026
NYT Strands #883 hints and answers
Today’s theme clue is “There's nothing like it”. Hints for the theme and the spangram, one step at a time.
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0 of 7 theme words foundToday’s themeThere's nothing like it
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0 of 8 hints usedThe theme6 words✓ Solved
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Six ways to say nobody else comes close.
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Every entry is a synonym for unmatched or incomparable, from everyday adjectives to fancy words for limited access.
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One theme word: UNIQUE
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Theme words: EXCLUSIVE, ONLY, SINGULAR, SOLE, SPECIAL, UNIQUE
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What an antiques appraiser murmurs over a priceless find.
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A common phrase for an item with no duplicate anywhere, often used to praise handcrafted or vintage treasures.
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O _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ D (10 letters)
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ONEOFAKIND
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