Issue #448 Sun 25 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 25, 2025
A long weekend is the right time to tackle the corners of the house that have gathered dust since the turn of the year. This grid offers a slow, steady sweep through the rooms.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Household maintenance and home improvement
ANNUAL DOMESTIC REFRESH
Spangram 4 hints · 14 letters
The connector word
A single, fourteen-letter compound noun
14 letters.
Starts with S, ends with G.
SPRINGCLEANING
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 D (9 letters)
- 2 D (6 letters)
- 3 L (5 letters)
- 4 R (10 letters)
- 5 S (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 DE (9 letters)
- 2 DO (6 letters)
- 3 LA (5 letters)
- 4 RE (10 letters)
- 5 SE (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Clear out the excess to regain some breathing room in your living space.
9 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DE.
DECLUTTER
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Pass along your unwanted items to someone who can actually use them.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DO.
DONATE
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Write down what is inside the bin so you do not have to guess next time.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LA.
LABEL
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
Try a different configuration for the bookshelf to improve the flow of the room.
10 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
REORGANIZE
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Post your unused gear online to turn clutter into a little extra cash.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SE.
SELL
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- DECLUTTER
- DONATE
- LABEL
- REORGANIZE
- SELL
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 25, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for May 25, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 25, 2025?
NYT Strands on May 25, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 5 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the May 25, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 14 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "S" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on May 25, 2025?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 5 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 5 theme words · 14-letter spangram