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NYT Strands — August 15, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid is set inside a place of worship.
Hint 2 of 5
Every non-spangram word names an object or fixture you'd find inside a chapel or sanctuary.
Hint 3 of 5
One entry is the raised stand a preacher speaks from; another is the book of hymns tucked into the back of a seat.
Hint 4 of 5
The spangram describes literally where all of this furniture sits.
Hint 5 of 5
Look for ALTAR, BIBLE, CANDLES, HYMNAL, LECTERN, PEWS and PULPIT, all spanned by INCHURCH.
The answer — spoilers!
Reveal the full answer
Sacred space
INCHURCH
ALTAR · BIBLE · CANDLES · HYMNAL · LECTERN · PEWS · PULPIT
This puzzle by the numbers
- 8 letters
- 7
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