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Sunday, June 28, 2026#996

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Sunday, June 28

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Today’s theme

“March in June”

Spangram
PRIDEMONTH
Theme words
  • CELEBRATION
  • DRAG
  • FLAGS
  • PARADE
  • RAINBOW
  • RALLY

Today's NYT Strands theme is "March in June". Use the hints below before revealing the spangram and theme words.

Today’s theme

“March in June”

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    PRIDEMONTH
    Theme words
    • CELEBRATION
    • DRAG
    • FLAGS
    • PARADE
    • RAINBOW
    • RALLY

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #996, Sunday, June 28. The official theme is "March in June" — 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 June 28 (#996)?
    Today's Strands spangram is PRIDEMONTH.
    What is the Strands theme today (#996)?
    The theme clue is "March in June", and the theme words are CELEBRATION, DRAG, FLAGS, PARADE, RAINBOW, RALLY.
    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.