Wednesday, July 22, 2026#1049
NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Wednesday, July 22
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Today’s theme
“"What is ..."”
Spangram
INJEOPARDY
Theme words
- ANSWER
- BOARD
- BUZZER
- CATEGORY
- QUESTION
- WAGER
Today's NYT Strands theme is ""What is ..."". Use the hints below before revealing the spangram and theme words.
Today’s theme
“"What is ..."”
Hints
Full answers below
Today’s Strands answers
Spangram
INJEOPARDY
Theme words
- ANSWER
- BOARD
- BUZZER
- CATEGORY
- QUESTION
- WAGER
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Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)
Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #1049, Wednesday, July 22. The official theme is ""What is ..."" — 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 22 (#1049)?
- Today's Strands spangram is INJEOPARDY.
- What is the Strands theme today (#1049)?
- The theme clue is ""What is ..."", and the theme words are ANSWER, BOARD, BUZZER, CATEGORY, QUESTION, WAGER.
- 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.