Here are today's NYT Strands hints, the spangram, and the theme answers for July 31, 2026, puzzle #1058. Hints come first so you can keep hunting in the grid; spoilers stay collapsed until you open them.
Today's Strands theme hint
The puzzle's theme clue is: "Summer sign". There are 6 theme words today, with letter counts 4, 5, 5, 8, 8, and 8.
Today's spangram hint
The spangram is 10 letters long. It starts with L and ends with N.
Today's Strands spangram
Reveal today's spangram
The spangram for July 31, 2026 is LEOTHELION.
Today's Strands answers
How to play NYT Strands
Find every theme word hidden in the grid, plus one spangram that touches two opposite sides and names the theme. Three non-theme words of four letters or more earn a hint.
FAQ
What is a spangram?
The one word or phrase that spans the grid from one side to the other and describes the day's theme.
Where can I play NYT Strands?
On the New York Times Games site and in the NYT Games app.
Need a letter tool?
Use the word unscrambler or the Wordle solver when you are stuck on a word game that is not Strands.