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NYT Strands puzzle 853 grid for July 4 2026 with theme Ooh and spangram FIREWORKS

NYT Strands Answer Today: FIREWORKS – July 4, 2026

The answer to today's NYT Strands (puzzle #853) is FIREWORKS. The puzzle's 'Ooh!' theme perfectly fits the Fourth of July timing — five adjectives connect to the spangram: BRIGHT, COLORFUL, DAZZLING, SPARKLING, and EXCITING. Saturday's grid runs on the easier
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