Strands · No. 895 · Saturday, August 15, 2026

NYT Strands #895 hints and answers

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

By DailyWordHint editors · Puzzle for Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Puzzle by Tracy Bennett for The New York Times

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Today’s themeSacred space

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

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The theme7 words

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Sit, sing, listen, then watch the flames flicker.

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Objects and furnishings you'd find inside a place of worship: seating, books, lights, speaking stands.

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One theme word: PEWS

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Theme words: ALTAR, BIBLE, CANDLES, HYMNAL, LECTERN, PEWS, PULPIT

The spangramTouches two sides

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It answers where, not what.

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Two words joined: a tiny location preposition plus the name of the building itself.

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I _ _ _ _ _ _ H (8 letters)

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INCHURCH

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