Strands Hint

NYT Strands Hints & Answers for May 19, 2026 (Puzzle #982)

Puzzle #982Tue, May 19, 20267 theme wordsSpangram: 12 lettersTheme: On the rise

Puzzle #982 (May 19, 2026) had the theme “On the rise”. Its spangram was HIGHERGROUND — a single 12-letter word, running left to right.

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Spangram HIGHERGROUND

  • BUTTE
  • HILL
  • HUMMOCK
  • KNOLL
  • MOUND
  • RIDGE
  • SLOPE