NYT Strands — August 6, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid celebrates a season when certain trees put on a spectacular show of color.
Hint 2 of 5
The connecting idea centers on trees that are grown and admired specifically for their blossoms rather than their fruit or wood.
Hint 3 of 5
The spangram itself describes the general category these trees all belong to — plants known for their showy spring blooms.
Hint 4 of 5
The remaining words name specific kinds of ornamental trees, including one famous for pink blossoms and another common across the American South.
Hint 5 of 5
Look for tree names: a fruit tree famous for pink blossoms, a tree with white spring flowers, a thorny hedge tree, a tree with large fragrant flowers, and a small tree with reddish-purple buds.
The answer — spoilers!
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Blossoming Forth
FLOWERINGTREE
CHERRY · DOGWOOD · HAWTHORN · MAGNOLIA · REDBUD
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