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Tuesday, July 21, 2026#1047

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Tuesday, July 21

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Today’s theme

“Write there”

Spangram
STATIONERY
Theme words
  • CARD
  • ENVELOPE
  • FILE
  • LETTERHEAD
  • NOTEPAD
  • SHEET

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

Today’s theme

“Write there”

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    STATIONERY
    Theme words
    • CARD
    • ENVELOPE
    • FILE
    • LETTERHEAD
    • NOTEPAD
    • SHEET

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #1047, Tuesday, July 21. The official theme is "Write there" — 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 21 (#1047)?
    Today's Strands spangram is STATIONERY.
    What is the Strands theme today (#1047)?
    The theme clue is "Write there", and the theme words are CARD, ENVELOPE, FILE, LETTERHEAD, NOTEPAD, SHEET.
    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.