NYT Strands Hints and Answers Today, August 4, 2026 (Puzzle #1062)

August 4, 2026

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Here are today's NYT Strands hints, the spangram, and the theme answers for August 4, 2026, puzzle #1062. 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: "Staying healthy". There are 5 theme words today, with letter counts 6, 7, 7, 8, and 12.

Today's spangram hint

The spangram is 8 letters long. It starts with P and ends with Y.

Today's Strands spangram

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The spangram for August 4, 2026 is PHARMACY.

Today's Strands answers

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Theme words for August 4, 2026:

  • CONSULT
  • COUNTER
  • IMMUNIZATION
  • MEDICINE
  • REFILL

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.

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