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NYT Strands — August 16, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid is about learning a craft or trade directly from someone experienced.
Hint 2 of 5
Every non-spangram word names a person who is picking up skills by working alongside a more experienced guide.
Hint 3 of 5
One entry is a follower who closely studies a teacher's philosophy; another is someone doing unpaid or low-paid work to gain real-world experience in a field.
Hint 4 of 5
The spangram is the general term for this hands-on way of learning a job.
Hint 5 of 5
Look for APPRENTICE, DISCIPLE, INTERN, MENTEE and PROTEGE, all spanned by JOBTRAINING.
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JOBTRAINING
APPRENTICE · DISCIPLE · INTERN · MENTEE · PROTEGE
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- 11 letters
- 5
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