Strands · No. 901 · Friday, August 21, 2026
NYT Strands #901 hints and answers
Today’s theme clue is “Celebrate!”. Hints for the theme and the spangram, one step at a time.
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0 of 7 theme words foundToday’s themeCelebrate!
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0 of 8 hints usedThe theme6 words✓ Solved
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Same gathering, six different vibes: black-tie to backyard
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Each answer is a word for a lively social event, ranging from elegant to pure slang.
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One theme word: SHINDIG
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Theme words: BANGER, BASH, FESTIVITY, RAGER, SHINDIG, SOIREE
The spangramTouches two sides✓ Solved
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Bumper-sticker optimism: existence itself is the big event
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An upbeat saying claiming that existence is one continuous celebration; it reads like a short sentence.
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L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Y (11 letters)
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LIFESAPARTY
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