Issue #535 Wed 20 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 20, 2025
A tidy Wednesday grid that requires a bit of travel across the board. Take your time connecting the dots.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The clatter of coins in a stranger's pocket or the unfamiliar slip of paper handed back by a kiosk attendant.
International finance and trade
WORLDWIDE MEDIUMS OF EXCHANGE
Spangram 4 hints · 14 letters
The connector word
A single compound noun
14 letters.
Starts with G, ends with Y.
GLOBALCURRENCY
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 D (6 letters)
- 2 E (4 letters)
- 3 K (6 letters)
- 4 P (4 letters)
- 5 P (5 letters)
- 6 R (4 letters)
- 7 R (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 DO (6 letters)
- 2 EU (4 letters)
- 3 KW (6 letters)
- 4 PE (4 letters)
- 5 PO (5 letters)
- 6 RA (4 letters)
- 7 RU (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Look for the green bill famously associated with the United States.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DO.
DOLLAR
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The common unit of exchange across much of the continent.
4 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EU.
EURO
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A primary unit of value in Angola.
6 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KW.
KWANZA
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A common term for units used in several Spanish-speaking nations.
4 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PE.
PESO
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The historic unit of exchange in the United Kingdom.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POUND
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The standard legal tender of South Africa.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RAND
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The official unit of exchange throughout India.
5 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RU.
RUPEE
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Complete Strands answer
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- DOLLAR
- EURO
- KWANZA
- PESO
- POUND
- RAND
- RUPEE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 20, 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 20, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 20, 2025?
NYT Strands on August 20, 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 20, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 14 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "G" — 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 20, 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 · 14-letter spangram