Issue #527 Tue 12 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 12, 2025
A steady, rhythmic day at the desk. The grid offers a clear path for those who favor precision over guesswork.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You catch a radio signal and repeat the message back to base just to show you heard it.
Communication and radio protocol.
SIGNALING ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
A two-word phrasal verb.
8 letters.
Starts with C, ends with T.
COPYTHAT
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Starting letters
- 1 D (6 letters)
- 2 D (9 letters)
- 3 F (9 letters)
- 4 L (9 letters)
- 5 R (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 DO (6 letters)
- 2 DU (9 letters)
- 3 FA (9 letters)
- 4 LO (9 letters)
- 5 RE (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Two of the same martini in a single order.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DO.
DOUBLE
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A secondary file created to ensure the original remains untouched.
9 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DU.
DUPLICATE
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
The transmission of a document through a phone line.
9 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FA.
FACSIMILE
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A person who shares a striking resemblance to a celebrity.
9 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LO.
LOOKALIKE
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A museum quality model that captures every detail of the original artifact.
7 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
REPLICA
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- DOUBLE
- DUPLICATE
- FACSIMILE
- LOOKALIKE
- REPLICA
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 12, 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 12, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 12, 2025?
NYT Strands on August 12, 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 August 12, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "C" — 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 12, 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 · 8-letter spangram