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NYT Strands Hints & Answers for May 16, 2026 (Puzzle #979)

Puzzle #979Sat, May 16, 20265 theme wordsSpangram: 12 lettersTheme: Bon appétit!

Puzzle #979 (May 16, 2026) had the theme “Bon appétit!”. Its spangram was FRENCHBAKERY — a single 12-letter word, running left to right.

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FRENCHMACAMBERONOAREURIKINGCSEILEASRRACTNYMOUSSE

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Spangram FRENCHBAKERY

  • CROISSANT
  • ECLAIR
  • MACARON
  • MERINGUE
  • MOUSSE