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Issue #537 Fri 22 Aug

NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 22, 2025

A quiet Thursday morning in the archives. Take your time with the grid, as the path through these letters is longer than it appears.

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ITSAMYSTERY
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  • DETECTIVE
  • HEIR
  • LOVER
  • RIVAL
  • SPOUSE
  • STRANGER

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