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Thursday, July 16, 2026#1053

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Thursday, July 16

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Today’s theme

“"Rerouting ..."”

Spangram
CHANGECOURSE
Theme words
  • DEVIATE
  • PIVOT
  • SWERVE
  • TACK
  • TURN
  • VEER
  • ZIGZAG

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

Today’s theme

“"Rerouting ..."”

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    CHANGECOURSE
    Theme words
    • DEVIATE
    • PIVOT
    • SWERVE
    • TACK
    • TURN
    • VEER
    • ZIGZAG

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #1053, Thursday, July 16. The official theme is ""Rerouting ..."" — 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 July 16 (#1053)?
    Today's Strands spangram is CHANGECOURSE.
    What is the Strands theme today (#1053)?
    The theme clue is ""Rerouting ..."", and the theme words are DEVIATE, PIVOT, SWERVE, TACK, TURN, VEER, ZIGZAG.
    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 7 theme words to find alongside the spangram.