Strands · No. 890 · Monday, August 10, 2026

NYT Strands #890 hints and answers

Today’s theme clue is “Back it up”. Hints for the theme and the spangram, one step at a time.

By DailyWordHint editors · Puzzle for Monday, August 10, 2026 · Puzzle by Tracy Bennett for The New York Times

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Today’s themeBack it up

Every 3 non-theme words you find earn a hint.

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The theme5 words

NudgeReveal nudge

A claim alone is flimsy. Bring the receipts.

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Words for the hard evidence you cite to support a claim: numbers, details, records, measurements.

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One theme word: STATISTICS

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Theme words: DATA, FACTS, FIGURES, SPECIFICS, STATISTICS

The spangramTouches two sides

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Case closed. Nothing left to argue about.

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A two-word phrase for conclusive evidence, confirmation so certain that no doubt survives it.

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P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E (13 letters)

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PROOFPOSITIVE

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