NYT Strands Hints for July 16, 2026 — Puzzle #865
A letter grid with themed words and a spangram. Hints give the official clue, then the shape.
Hints and answers for NYT Strands #865 on July 16, 2026: the official clue, the spangram's length and first letter, then the theme words, then the whole board — nothing is spoiled until you reveal it.
1. The official clue
The puzzle's clue is "Rerouting ...".
2. The spangram
The spangram is 12 letters long and starts with C.
3. How many theme words
There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram.
4. The answers
Reveal spangram and theme words
SPANGRAM: CHANGECOURSE
Theme words: DEVIATE, PIVOT, SWERVE, TACK, TURN, VEER, ZIGZAG
NYT Strands answer for July 16, 2026 — puzzle #865
SPANGRAM: CHANGECOURSE. Theme words: DEVIATE, PIVOT, SWERVE, TACK, TURN, VEER, ZIGZAG.
Frequently asked questions
The official clue
The puzzle's clue is "Rerouting ...".
The spangram
The spangram is 12 letters long and starts with C.
How many theme words
There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram.
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