New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The NYT Strands puzzle for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, is number 892, themed "Making a Difference." The spangram is PHILANTHROPY, and the six strand words all describe acts of giving. Three spoiler-free hints come first for anyone still working through it.

NYT Strands Hints - August 12, 2026 (#892)

Hint 1: Today's theme is about generosity and giving - every strand word describes an act of transferring something to someone else, usually freely.

Hint 2: The strand words range from the very simple and everyday to the formal and legal. One is just four letters; another is nine.

Hint 3: The spangram is a single word meaning love of humanity, commonly associated with charitable foundations and large-scale donors.

NYT...