Issue #524 Sat 9 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 9, 2025
Today's grid asks for a steady hand and a bit of patience. We are looking at a classic arrangement that rewards a methodical approach to the board.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Food preparation and culinary utility.
ESSENTIAL CULINARY IMPLEMENTS
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
Compound single word.
11 letters.
Starts with K, ends with L.
KITCHENTOOL
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (9 letters)
- 2 M (5 letters)
- 3 S (5 letters)
- 4 S (7 letters)
- 5 W (5 letters)
- 6 Z (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CO (9 letters)
- 2 MI (5 letters)
- 3 SI (5 letters)
- 4 SP (7 letters)
- 5 WH (5 letters)
- 6 ZE (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Something you twist to reach the cork.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
CORKSCREW
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A machine that spins ingredients together at high speed.
5 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MI.
MIXER
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A mesh barrier that lets liquids pass while holding solids back.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SI.
SIEVE
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A flat blade used to flip pancakes or scrape a bowl clean.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPATULA
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A wire loop used to beat eggs into a frothy consistency.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WH.
WHISK
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A small blade for shaving thin curls of citrus peel.
6 letters.
Starts with Z.
Starts with ZE.
ZESTER
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- CORKSCREW
- MIXER
- SIEVE
- SPATULA
- WHISK
- ZESTER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 9, 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 9, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 9, 2025?
NYT Strands on August 9, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the August 9, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "K" — 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 9, 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 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
Today
- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 11-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 11-letter spangram