NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, July 16 (game #865)
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The New York Times has published its "Strands" puzzle for Thursday, July 16, 2026, which is designated as game #865. Various outlets are providing hints and answers for this puzzle. However, there is some discrepancy, as one outlet references game #866 for July 17, while others consistently report on game #865 for July 16.
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