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NYT Strands — August 31, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid is dedicated to getting things spotless.
Hint 2 of 5
Every non-spangram word names a product or action you'd use for a deep clean.
Hint 3 of 5
One entry is a powerful whitening chemical that removes stains; another is a chemical that dissolves grime or paint.
Hint 4 of 5
The spangram is the powerful, water-jet method of blasting grime off outdoor surfaces.
Hint 5 of 5
Look for BLEACH, CLEANSER, DETERGENT, SCRUB, SOAP and SOLVENT, all spanned by POWERWASH.
The answer — spoilers!
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POWERWASH
BLEACH · CLEANSER · DETERGENT · SCRUB · SOAP · SOLVENT
This puzzle by the numbers
- 9 letters
- 6
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