Strands · No. 892 · Wednesday, August 12, 2026
NYT Strands #892 hints and answers
Today’s theme clue is “Making a difference”. Hints for the theme and the spangram, one step at a time.
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0 of 7 theme words foundToday’s themeMaking a difference
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0 of 8 hints usedThe theme6 words✓ Solved
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Six ways to hand something over, no invoice attached
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Each is a verb meaning to hand over money or goods freely, as to charity
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One theme word: DONATE
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Theme words: BESTOW, CONTRIBUTE, DONATE, ENDOW, GIVE, GRANT
The spangramTouches two sides✓ Solved
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Greek roots: love, plus humankind
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One long noun for the whole practice of charitable generosity, often tied to wealthy foundations
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PHILANTHROPY
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