Strands · No. 900 · Thursday, August 20, 2026
NYT Strands #900 hints and answers
Today’s theme clue is “Split superlatives”. Hints for the theme and the spangram, one step at a time.
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0 of 9 theme words foundToday’s themeSplit superlatives
Every 3 non-theme words you find earn a hint.
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0 of 8 hints usedThe theme8 words✓ Solved
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Old-fashioned praise, sliced down the middle
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Each entry is half of a vintage compliment; pair them up: insect joints, pet sleepwear, precious-metal benchmark.
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One theme word: PAJAMAS
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Theme words: BEES, BEST, CATS, GOLD, KNEES, PAJAMAS, STANDARD, VERY
The spangramTouches two sides✓ Solved
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Flattery needs an opener before the fancy part
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The short address that begins every one of these praise phrases, spoken straight to the person admired.
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Y _ _ _ _ _ _ E (8 letters)
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YOURETHE
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