Strands Hint

NYT Strands Hints & Answers for August 8, 2026 (Puzzle #1,066)

Puzzle #1,066Sat, Aug 8, 20266 theme wordsSpangram: 13 lettersTheme: It has its ups and downs

Puzzle #1,066 (August 8, 2026) had the theme “It has its ups and downs”. Its spangram was ROLLERCOASTER — a single 13-letter word, running left to right.

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Spangram ROLLERCOASTER

  • CORKSCREW
  • CUTBACK
  • DROP
  • LOOP
  • TRACK
  • TUNNEL