Strands Hint

NYT Strands Hints & Answers for July 9, 2026 (Puzzle #1,036)

Puzzle #1,036Thu, Jul 9, 20267 theme wordsSpangram: 13 lettersTheme: On the lips

Puzzle #1,036 (July 9, 2026) had the theme “On the lips”. Its spangram was KISSANDMAKEUP — a single 13-letter word, running left to right.

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Word 14 letters

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STKTAINICSLNIERGOSLISNDSKBSAAMAPUEKUTLMRMLNITEPP

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Spangram KISSANDMAKEUP

  • BALM
  • GLOSS
  • LINER
  • PLUMPER
  • STAIN
  • STICK
  • TINT