Issue #543 Thu 28 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 28, 2025
A patient grid awaits. The morning coffee is still hot, and the day's patterns are ready to be disentangled.
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Today's theme
The neighbor who keeps the gate open for an hour while telling you about their cat's dietary restrictions.
Human communication styles
PEOPLE WHO RUN AT THE MOUTH
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Single compound word
10 letters.
Starts with C, ends with X.
CHATTERBOX
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Starting letters
- 1 G (5 letters)
- 2 L (10 letters)
- 3 T (9 letters)
- 4 V (7 letters)
- 5 V (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 GA (5 letters)
- 2 LO (10 letters)
- 3 TA (9 letters)
- 4 VE (7 letters)
- 5 VO (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
They never seem to run out of things to say when you are trying to leave the room.
5 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GA.
GABBY
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
An academic lecture that stretches on for three hours without a single pause for breath.
10 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LO.
LOQUACIOUS
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
The passenger in the middle seat who treats the three-hour flight like a private interview.
9 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TA.
TALKATIVE
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A paragraph that takes five hundred words to explain a concept that requires only ten.
7 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VE.
VERBOSE
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The smooth, uninterrupted flow of a person who has practiced their opening remarks all morning.
7 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VO.
VOLUBLE
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- GABBY
- LOQUACIOUS
- TALKATIVE
- VERBOSE
- VOLUBLE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 28, 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 28, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 28, 2025?
NYT Strands on August 28, 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 28, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 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 28, 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
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 10-letter spangram