Strands archive · Puzzle #820
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — June 1, 2026 (#820)
Need today's Strands hint? Start with a spoiler-free nudge, then reveal the spangram clue or full answers only when you want them.
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Open the first clue for a gentle push. Keep going only if you need more.
1. Theme nudge spoiler-free
Wild, edible finds from forests and fields that you might collect on a spring walk.
2. Spangram clue no answer yet
The act of searching for wild food — and exactly what the theme words have in common.
- Length: 8 letters
- Starts with: F
- Begins: top
- Ends: bottom
Show the spangram
FORAGING
3. Reveal answers one by one
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Starts with B · 10 letters
BLACKBERRY -
Starts with C · 8 letters
CHESTNUT -
Starts with C · 7 letters
CHICORY -
Starts with M · 5 letters
MOREL -
Starts with N · 6 letters
NETTLE -
Starts with R · 4 letters
RAMP
4. Reveal everything full spoilers
Spangram: FORAGING
Theme words:
- BLACKBERRY
- CHESTNUT
- CHICORY
- MOREL
- NETTLE
- RAMP
NYT Strands #820 — quick answers
What is the Strands theme today?
The theme for puzzle #820 (June 1, 2026) is “Shall we gather for lunch?”.
What is the spangram?
The spangram is 8 letters and starts with F. It’s FORAGING.
What are all the answers?
BLACKBERRY, CHESTNUT, CHICORY, MOREL, NETTLE, RAMP — plus the spangram FORAGING.
Also for: Strands hints 6/1/26, 6-1-26, 6 1 26, 6/1/2026, and puzzle #820.
Today's puzzle, in a nutshell
A satisfying nature theme. 'RAMP' and 'MOREL' are the sneaky ones if you aren't a forager.