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Sunday, May 10, 2026#972

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Sunday, May 10

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Today’s theme

We all saw it

Spangram
CLEARCUT
Theme words
  • BLATANT
  • BRAZEN
  • FLAGRANT
  • GLARING
  • OBVIOUS
  • OVERT

NYT Strands #972 (Sunday, May 10) theme is “We all saw it”. Spangram: CLEARCUT. Theme words: BLATANT, BRAZEN, FLAGRANT, GLARING, OBVIOUS, OVERT.

Today’s theme

We all saw it

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    CLEARCUT
    Theme words
    • BLATANT
    • BRAZEN
    • FLAGRANT
    • GLARING
    • OBVIOUS
    • OVERT

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #972, Sunday, May 10. The official theme is "We all saw it" — work through the hints before revealing the spangram.

    How Strands hints work

    Each hint reveals a bit more about the theme and the spangram without naming any answer word. The full list of theme words stays below the fold.

    How to crack the spangram

    The spangram touches two opposite sides of the board and sums up the whole theme, so it's usually the longest answer. Find a couple of theme words first, ask what links them, then look for a long path that stretches edge to edge.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Strands spangram for May 10 (#972)?
    Today's Strands spangram is CLEARCUT.
    What is the Strands theme today (#972)?
    The theme clue is "We all saw it", and the theme words are BLATANT, BRAZEN, FLAGRANT, GLARING, OBVIOUS, OVERT.
    How many theme words are in a Strands puzzle?
    Each Strands board hides a set of theme words plus one spangram. Today's puzzle has 6 theme words to find alongside the spangram.