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NYT Strands — August 21, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid is all about throwing a great celebration.
Hint 2 of 5
Every non-spangram word describes a lively gathering or party.
Hint 3 of 5
One entry is a loud, energetic party that goes late into the night; another is a more elegant, formal evening gathering.
Hint 4 of 5
The spangram is an upbeat philosophy about treating every moment as a celebration.
Hint 5 of 5
Look for BANGER, BASH, FESTIVITY, RAGER, SHINDIG and SOIREE, all spanned by LIFESAPARTY.
The answer — spoilers!
Reveal the full answer
Celebrate!
LIFESAPARTY
BANGER · BASH · FESTIVITY · RAGER · SHINDIG · SOIREE
This puzzle by the numbers
- 11 letters
- 6
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