NYT Strands Hints for June 26, 2026 — Puzzle #845

A letter grid with themed words and a spangram. Hints give the official clue, then the shape.

Hints and answers for NYT Strands #845 on June 26, 2026: the official clue, the spangram's length and first letter, then the theme words, then the whole board — nothing is spoiled until you reveal it.

Puzzle date: June 26, 2026 (2026-06-26) · #845 · Source: the official puzzle feed (official NYT feed), retrieved . Hints are derived from the official answer data — no invented clues, difficulty scores or word claims.

1. The official clue

The puzzle's clue is "I'll gobble you up!".

2. The spangram

The spangram is 15 letters long and starts with B.

3. How many theme words

There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram.

4. The answers

Reveal spangram and theme words

SPANGRAM: BILLYGOATSGRUFF

Theme words: BRIDGE, BROTHERS, HORNS, PASS, THREE, TROLL

NYT Strands answer for June 26, 2026 — puzzle #845

SPANGRAM: BILLYGOATSGRUFF. Theme words: BRIDGE, BROTHERS, HORNS, PASS, THREE, TROLL.

Frequently asked questions

The official clue

The puzzle's clue is "I'll gobble you up!".

The spangram

The spangram is 15 letters long and starts with B.

How many theme words

There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram.

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