Issue #530 Fri 15 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 15, 2025
The weekend arrives with a specific set of obligations. Clear the counters and prepare for the quiet shift in domestic rhythm.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Routine maintenance of a living space
UNPAID DOMESTIC LABOR
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
A single word formed by a compound phrase
10 letters.
Starts with W, ends with E.
WHATACHORE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 D (6 letters)
- 2 G (7 letters)
- 3 G (9 letters)
- 4 L (7 letters)
- 5 V (9 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 DI (6 letters)
- 2 GA (7 letters)
- 3 GR (9 letters)
- 4 LA (7 letters)
- 5 VA (9 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Scrubbing the remnants of a three-course meal until the porcelain shines again.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DI.
DISHES
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Dragging the heavy plastic bag to the curb before the sun rises.
7 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GA.
GARBAGE
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Unpacking paper bags and finding room in the pantry for the weekly haul.
9 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GR.
GROCERIES
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Folding warm cotton sheets directly from the dryer.
7 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LA.
LAUNDRY
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Dragging the heavy machine back and forth across the rug to clear the dust.
9 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VA.
VACUUMING
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- DISHES
- GARBAGE
- GROCERIES
- LAUNDRY
- VACUUMING
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 15, 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 15, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 15, 2025?
NYT Strands on August 15, 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 15, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "W" — 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 15, 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 · 10-letter spangram