Today · Archive

NYT Strands — Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Theme: "On the rise" · Puzzle #982

MKMMLIOCOULHUNDHTESLOPTUDIEKNBGREROLEGHGRLHIDNUO

Spangram

Theme words (7)

About this puzzle

The Strands puzzle for Tuesday, May 19, 2026 has a theme of "On the rise". The spangram (highlighted in amber when revealed) spans the grid and ties all the theme words together. 7 smaller theme words are tucked into the remaining letters.