Solving NYT Strands #799 for Monday, May 11, 2026? Start with the theme clue and progressive hints, then reveal the spangram and theme words when ready.
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Solving NYT Strands #799 for Monday, May 11, 2026? Start with the theme clue and progressive hints, then reveal the spangram and theme words when ready.
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Each hint nudges harder. Stop reading whenever the word lands.
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Answer is hidden until you activate the reveal button.
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The trick the puzzle was actually after.
Strands #799 uses clue words for mixed, assorted, or miscellaneous collections. ODDSANDENDS ties the board together as the spangram, while HODGEPODGE, JUMBLE, MISHMASH, RAGBAG, and VARIETY all point toward the same medley idea.
Source check: the official NYT Strands service confirmed the May 11, 2026 clue, spangram, and theme words. URLs checked: https://www.nytimes.com/svc/strands/v2/2026-05-11.json ; https://www.nytimes.com/svc/strands/v2/2026-05-10.json ; https://www.nytimes.com/games/strands
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Stuck on a streak day? Past solves keep you moving.
Catching up? Here are the most recent solutions.
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 11, 2026 | Strands #799 | ODDSANDENDS - HODGEPODGE, JUMBLE, MISHMASH, RAGBAG, VARIETY |
| Sun, May 10, 2026 | Strands #798 | CLEARCUT - BLATANT, BRAZEN, FLAGRANT, GLARING, OBVIOUS, OVERT |
| Sat, May 9, 2026 | Strands #797 | SPRINGVEGGIE - ARTICHOKE, ASPARAGUS, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH |
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The Strands #799 spangram is ODDSANDENDS.
The theme words are HODGEPODGE, JUMBLE, MISHMASH, RAGBAG, and VARIETY.
The official clue is "A nice medley."
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