How to play NYT Strands?

NYT Strands is a word-finding puzzle where you connect letters on a grid to form words. Find all the theme words that relate to the given clue, plus the special "spangram" word that spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side. Words are formed by connecting adjacent letters (including diagonally).

What is a spangram in NYT Strands?

A spangram is a special word that spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side. It's usually longer than the theme words and often provides a hint about the puzzle's theme. Finding the spangram can help you identify the other theme words.

How many theme words are there?

NYT Strands typically has 6-8 theme words plus the spangram. All theme words relate to the given clue. Once you find all theme words and the spangram, any remaining letters should form additional valid words.

What are the best strategies for solving NYT Strands?

Start by looking for the spangram as it often reveals the theme. Look for common word patterns and endings. Think about the theme clue both literally and figuratively. Use the hint system if you find non-theme words. Work systematically from corners and edges.

NYT Strands#694

Monday, August 11, 2025

Medium Daily Puzzle

NYT Strands August 11 2025 Hints, Spangram and Answer

Find all theme words and the spangram in today's letter grid. Need help? Use our step-by-step hints below!

Game Type

NYT Strands

Answer Length

7 words

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NYT Strands Grid for 11 August 2025

💡 Connect adjacent letters (including diagonally) to form words. Words can change direction!

Step-by-Step Hints for 11 August 2025

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Today's Theme Hint

"Find the remainder"

Find 6 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

9 letters - spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

L_______S

Theme Words (6 words)

All of these words relate to: "Find the remainder"

5 letters: D ___ S

7 letters: R _____ T

7 letters: R _____ E

8 letters: S ______ R

5 letters: T ___ E

7 letters: V _____ E

Pro Tips for Solving Strands

Getting Started

• Look for the spangram first - it reveals the theme
• Start from grid corners and edges
• Think about the theme clue literally and figuratively

Advanced Strategy

• Words can change direction mid-word
• Look for common prefixes and suffixes
• Use non-theme words to unlock hint system

Spoiler Alert!

The complete answers are below. Only scroll down if you want to see the full solution!

Complete Solution for 11 August 2025

Here are all the answers for today's NYT Strands puzzle

🎯 Spangram Answer

LEFTOVERS

This word spans across the grid and summarizes today's theme

📝 Theme Words: "Find the remainder"

DREGS

REMNANT

RESIDUE

SOUVENIR

TRACE

VESTIGE

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 909 additional words can also be formed from the grid letters

Click to reveal all bonus words

Non-theme words that help unlock hints in the game

All Bonus Words

ACTED

ACTS

ALEF

ALEFT

AMEN

AMENE

AMENT

ANENT

ANTE

ARED

AREDD

AREDE

AREDES

AREG

ARES

ARSE

ARSED

ARTERIES

ARTS

ASTER

ASTERID

ASTERS

ATES

CARE

CARED

CARER

CARERS

CARES

CARS

CARSE

CART

CARTE

CARTED

CARTER

CARTERS

CARTES

CARTS

CASE

CASED

CAST

CASTE

CASTED

CASTER

CASTERS

CATE

CATER

CATERER

CATERS

CATES

CATS

CEAS

CEASE

CEASED

CEES

CETE

CETES

CUES

CUVEE

CUVEES

DEET

DEETS

DEEV

DEEVE

DEEVES

DEGRAS

DEGS

DEID

DERAT

DERATE

DERATED

DERATES

DERATS

DERE

DERES

DERIVE

DERIVES

DERRIERE

DERRIERES

DERRIES

DERRIS

DERRISES

DESERT

DEVOID

DEVOT

DEVOTE

DEVOTEMENT

DEVOTES

DIED

DIEDRE

DIEDRES

DIES

DIESES

DIET

DIETS

DIOTA

DIRE

DIRER

DIREST

DISEUR

DISEURS

DISEUSE

DISUSE

DITE

DITES

DITS

DIURESES

DIVE

DIVED

DIVER

DIVERS

DIVERSE

DIVES

DIVEST

DIVESTMENT

DIVI

DIVIS

DIVOT

DIVS

DREE

DREES

DREG

DRERE

DRERES

DREST

DRIER

DRIES

DRIEST

DRIVE

DRIVES

DRUID

DRUSE

DRUSES

DRUSIER

DRUSIEST

DUES

DURE

DURED

DURES

DURR

DURRS

EALE

EARED

EARS

EARST

EASE

EASED

EASER

EASERS

EAST

EASTED

EASTER

EASTERS

EATEN

EATER

EATERIE

EATERIES

EATERS

EATS

ECARTE

ECARTES

EDDIES

EDIT

EDITS

EERIE

EERIER

EERIEST

EEVEN

EEVENS

EGMA

EIDE

EIDER

EIDERS

ELAN

ELANET

ELANETS

ELATE

ELATES

ENATE

ENATES

ENEMA

ENES

ENFANT

ENFLAME

ENTAME

ENTENTE

ENTER

ENTERS

ENTETE

EONS

EOSIN

EOSINE

ERAS

ERASE

ERASED

ERASER

ERASERS

ERED

ERES

EREV

ERGS

ERNE

ERNES

ERNS

ERRED

ERRS

ERSES

ERST

ERUDITE

ERUDITES

ESES

ESNE

ESTER

ESTERS

ETAS

ETEN

ETENS

ETNA

ETRENNE

EVEN

EVENER

EVENERS

EVENS

EVENT

EVER

EVES

EVET

EVETS

EVITE

EVITES

EVOE

EVOS

FAME

FANE

FANNER

FANNERS

FATE

FATES

FEAL

FEAT

FEMAL

FEMALE

FEME

FEMS

FENI

FENIS

FENMAN

FENMEN

FENS

FENT

FERINE

FERN

FERNS

FETA

FETAL

FETE

FETES

FETID

FETIDER

FETIDEST

FETS

FLAM

FLAME

FLAMEN

FLAMER

FLAMERS

FLAMS

FLAN

FLAT

FLEA

FLEAM

FLEAMS

FLENSE

FRIS

FRISE

GEAL

GEAN

GEAT

GEDDIT

GEDS

GEMS

GENA

GENAL

GENE

GENET

GENNET

GENRE

GENT

GEOID

GERT

GEST

GESTE

GETA

GETS

GIED

GIES

GITE

GITES

GITS

GIVE

GIVED

GIVER

GIVERS

GIVES

GOES

GOETIES

GOIER

GOIEST

GOITRE

GRACE

GRASTE

GRAT

GRATE

GRATED

GRATER

GRATERS

GRATES

GRESE

IDEE

IDES

IDIOT

INFAME

INFANT

INFANTE

INFER

INFERS

INFLAME

INFLAMER

INFLAMERS

INFLATE

INFLATES

INSET

INTENT

INTO

IOTA

IRED

IRES

ITEM

ITEMS

IURE

IVIED

IVIES

LAER

LAERS

LAME

LAMENT

LAMENTER

LAMENTERS

LAMER

LAMS

LANE

LANNER

LANNERS

LANT

LANTERN

LATE

LATEN

LATENS

LATENT

LEAF

LEAM

LEAMS

LEAN

LEANER

LEANERS

LEANT

LEAT

LEFT

LEFTE

LEFTOVER

LENES

LENIS

LENO

LENOS

LENS

LENSE

LENT

LENTAMENTE

LENTEN

LENTO

LENTOID

MALE

MANE

MANENT

MANET

MANNER

MANNERS

MANRENT

MATE

MATES

MEAL

MEALER

MEALERS

MEAN

MEANE

MEANER

MEANERS

MEANT

MEAT

MENE

MENT

MERSE

MERSES

💡 Pro Tip

In NYT Strands, finding 3 non-theme words unlocks a hint that highlights letters for a theme word. Use these bonus words strategically when you're stuck!

What is NYT Strands?

NYT Strands is a word puzzle where you find words that fit the theme hidden in a grid of letters. Find the spangram - a word that uses letters from one side of the grid to the other and describes the theme.

Welcome to NYT Strands! Ready to uncover today's theme and find all the hidden words? Whether you're looking for hints about the spangram or need help finding theme words, our guide will help you solve today's letter grid puzzle.

NYT Strands Tips & Strategies

Start by trying to identify the theme from the clue
Look for the spangram first - it spans the grid and describes the theme
Find words that relate to the theme, not just any words in the grid
Words can go in any direction including diagonally
Theme words are usually related nouns, verbs, or proper nouns

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