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Saturday, August 22, 2026#1079

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Saturday, August 22

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Today’s theme

“Peak Americana”

Spangram
MOUNTAINRANGE
Theme words
  • CASCADE
  • GREEN
  • ROCKY
  • SAWTOOTH
  • SMOKY
  • WHITE

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

Today’s theme

“Peak Americana”

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    MOUNTAINRANGE
    Theme words
    • CASCADE
    • GREEN
    • ROCKY
    • SAWTOOTH
    • SMOKY
    • WHITE

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #1079, Saturday, August 22. The official theme is "Peak Americana" — 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 August 22 (#1079)?
    Today's Strands spangram is MOUNTAINRANGE.
    What is the Strands theme today (#1079)?
    The theme clue is "Peak Americana", and the theme words are CASCADE, GREEN, ROCKY, SAWTOOTH, SMOKY, WHITE.
    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.