Issue #516 Fri 1 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 1, 2025
A patient grid awaits those willing to trace the winding path. Today's puzzle rewards steady focus as you navigate the quiet geometry of the board.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Dry grass parting in the heat, a low vibration against the palm, the weightless slide of something avoiding a heavy footfall.
Reptilian biology and natural history
LEGLESS SCALED ANIMALS
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
A standard seven-letter single word.
7 letters.
Starts with S, ends with T.
SERPENT
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (5 letters)
- 2 A (8 letters)
- 3 C (5 letters)
- 4 M (5 letters)
- 5 P (6 letters)
- 6 R (7 letters)
- 7 V (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AD (5 letters)
- 2 AN (8 letters)
- 3 CO (5 letters)
- 4 MA (5 letters)
- 5 PY (6 letters)
- 6 RA (7 letters)
- 7 VI (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Small and venomous, often found in British meadows or near the edge of a garden path.
5 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AD.
ADDER
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A massive, heavy-bodied swimmer that prefers the murky waters of the Amazon basin.
8 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AN.
ANACONDA
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Look at a rooster. Look closely.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COBRA
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Quick and agile, known for being one of the fastest movers in the African savanna.
5 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MAMBA
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A powerful constrictor that often makes its home in the canopy of a tropical rainforest.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PY.
PYTHON
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The warning sound precedes the strike, a dry buzzing that keeps hikers on their toes.
7 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RATTLER
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A sharp-fanged creature that delivers a potent, fast-acting toxin.
5 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VI.
VIPER
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Complete Strands answer
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- ADDER
- ANACONDA
- COBRA
- MAMBA
- PYTHON
- RATTLER
- VIPER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 1, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for August 1, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 1, 2025?
NYT Strands on August 1, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the August 1, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 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 August 1, 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 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 7 theme words · 7-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 7-letter spangram