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Thursday, May 14, 2026#976

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Thursday, May 14

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Today’s theme

Men in tights

Spangram
ROBINHOOD
Theme words
  • ARCHERY
  • DISGUISE
  • FOREST
  • FRIAR
  • OUTLAW
  • SHERIFF

NYT Strands #976 (Thursday, May 14) theme is “Men in tights”. Spangram: ROBINHOOD. Theme words: ARCHERY, DISGUISE, FOREST, FRIAR, OUTLAW, SHERIFF.

Today’s theme

Men in tights

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    ROBINHOOD
    Theme words
    • ARCHERY
    • DISGUISE
    • FOREST
    • FRIAR
    • OUTLAW
    • SHERIFF

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #976, Thursday, May 14. The official theme is "Men in tights" — 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 14 (#976)?
    Today's Strands spangram is ROBINHOOD.
    What is the Strands theme today (#976)?
    The theme clue is "Men in tights", and the theme words are ARCHERY, DISGUISE, FOREST, FRIAR, OUTLAW, SHERIFF.
    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.