New Delhi, July 9 -- If today's NYT Strands puzzle had you thinking about beauty products instead of vocabulary, you were not alone. Puzzle #858 delivers a playful theme that revolves around lip cosmetics, disguising familiar words inside a deceptively simple letter grid.

The July 9 edition of NYT Strands carries the theme "On the lips", pointing players toward products commonly associated with lip care, coloring, enhancement, and definition. For those trying to protect their daily streak or simply verify their solve, here are all the hints, answers, and the complete spangram.

Players following the daily series can also explore previous coverage of today's NYT Strands puzzle and earlier challenges from the game.

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