Issue #526 Mon 11 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 11, 2025
A quiet Monday morning provides the space to organize thoughts and clear the board. This grid offers a steady climb for those who enjoy a methodical approach to wordplay.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Household items that persist over time.
ITEMS KEPT LONG AFTER THEIR PRIME
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
A single word composed of two distinct roots.
9 letters.
Starts with L, ends with S.
LEFTOVERS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 D (5 letters)
- 2 R (7 letters)
- 3 R (7 letters)
- 4 S (8 letters)
- 5 T (5 letters)
- 6 V (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 DR (5 letters)
- 2 RE (7 letters)
- 3 RE (7 letters)
- 4 SO (8 letters)
- 5 TR (5 letters)
- 6 VE (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The bitter liquid left at the bottom of a coffee cup after the morning rush.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DR.
DREGS
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A solitary piece of fabric found in the scrap bin long after the project concluded.
7 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
REMNANT
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The thin film on the counter after you finish wiping down the kitchen.
7 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
RESIDUE
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A small object tucked in a drawer to remind you of a trip taken years ago.
8 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SO.
SOUVENIR
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A barely visible mark on the window that shows exactly where a finger pressed.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TRACE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The old stone foundation of a barn that burned down a generation ago.
7 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VE.
VESTIGE
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- DREGS
- REMNANT
- RESIDUE
- SOUVENIR
- TRACE
- VESTIGE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 11, 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 11, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 11, 2025?
NYT Strands on August 11, 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 11, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "L" — 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 11, 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.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 9-letter spangram