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Why this answer
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What made this one tricky:
- Pips is an ID-first solve check: confirm the Easy, Medium, and Hard labels before opening the reveal so you do not mix boards.
The August 22 boards reward the same sequence: resolve forced cells, connect equal regions, then tackle the bigger sums. The hard board particularly benefits from settling edge pieces before committing the central chain.
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| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21, 2026 | NYT Pips | Easy #1200; Medium #1207; Hard #1209. |
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A useful solve path
Keep a short list of unused dominoes as you work. When a region forces matching values, eliminate any pairs that cannot satisfy both that region and its neighbor.
FAQ
What were yesterday's NYT Pips puzzle numbers for August 22, 2026?
The August 22 boards were Easy #1194, Medium #1199 and Hard #1206.
How should I approach a Pips board?
Start with forced cells and equal regions, then use remaining dominoes to satisfy longer sums.
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