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Thursday, May 28, 2026#992

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Thursday, May 28

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Today’s theme

Talking scents

Spangram
FRAGRANCE
Theme words
  • BERGAMOT
  • JASMINE
  • MUSK
  • NEROLI
  • PEAR
  • SANDALWOOD

NYT Strands #992 (Thursday, May 28) theme is “Talking scents”. Spangram: FRAGRANCE. Theme words: BERGAMOT, JASMINE, MUSK, NEROLI, PEAR, SANDALWOOD.

Today’s theme

Talking scents

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    FRAGRANCE
    Theme words
    • BERGAMOT
    • JASMINE
    • MUSK
    • NEROLI
    • PEAR
    • SANDALWOOD

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #992, Thursday, May 28. The official theme is "Talking scents" — 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 28 (#992)?
    Today's Strands spangram is FRAGRANCE.
    What is the Strands theme today (#992)?
    The theme clue is "Talking scents", and the theme words are BERGAMOT, JASMINE, MUSK, NEROLI, PEAR, SANDALWOOD.
    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.