NYT Strands hints, answers for August 9, 2026

Today’s NYT Strands hints are easy if you like to splurge a litte bit. Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting…

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‘The Kamala Harris problem’: Vance’s 2028 hopes hinge on Trump, Iowa Republicans say

DES MOINES, Iowa — Vice President JD Vance was greeted warmly by Republicans in Iowa on Tuesday, with would-be caucus goers and strategists optimistically curious about his potential as a 2028 presidential contender. But first, they’re hoping he can help turn the economy around. Vance’s fate is unavoidably linked to President Donald Trump’s. He’ll either…

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