The New York Times Strands puzzle #845 brings a layout that follows a classic story structure, with words weaving in different directions across the grid. If you want to protect your perfect streak without burning through in-game hints, we have you covered.
Below is a breakdown of today’s theme clue, targeted hints for the Spangram, and the complete solution at the bottom of the page.
Today’s Strands Strategy and Commentary
This puzzle features a mix of short and medium-length words related to a well-known fairy tale. Terms are arranged both horizontally and vertically, so check along the edges as well as the center of the board. Finding the long Spangram first will help you recognize the story and make locating the shorter theme words much faster.
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Strands Hints Today: Theme and Spangram Clues
To get you started without spoiling the specific words, use these structural clues to navigate the board:
- Today’s Official Theme Clue: “A classic fairy tale about crossing a river”
- Spangram Hint: It is the full name of the main characters in this popular story, and it stretches across the grid from one side to the other
- Spangram Start/End Letters: Starts with B and ends with F
Theme Word Clues
If you need help identifying the individual blue words, here is what you are looking for on the board:
- Word 1: The main characters, related by family
- Word 2: Structure used to cross over water
- Word 3: Pointed features on the heads of the main characters
- Word 4: The grumpy creature guarding the crossing
- Word 5: The number of main characters in the story
- Word 6: To move across or go beyond something
NYT Strands Answers Today: Friday, June 26, 2026 Puzzle #845
⚠️Spoiler Warning: This section contains the complete solution, including the Spangram and all theme words. Only scroll further if you are ready to see the answers.
The official Spangram for Friday, June 26, 2026 is BILLYGOATSGRUFF.
Here are the remaining theme words found on the board:
- BROTHERS
- BRIDGE
- HORNS
- TROLL
- THREE
- PASS
Previous Spangram answer
NYT Strands Answer June 25, 2026 (Puzzle #844): SPATREATMENT
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