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Saturday, August 23, 2025
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NYT Strands August 23 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
8 words
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NYT Strands Grid for 23 August 2025

M
C
E
M
R
E
B
L
R
A
T
U
A
S
T
U
T
B
O
I
E
R
L
T
M
S
V
I
O
I
A
L
M
Z
N
O
R
U
L
E
R
S
S
E
Y
L
E
J

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

Step-by-Step Hints for 23 August 2025

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Today's Theme Hint

"Rub it in, why don't you?"

Find 7 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

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

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

M__________S

Theme Words (7 words)

All of these words relate to: "Rub it in, why don't you?"

4 letters: B __ M
6 letters: B ____ R
5 letters: C ___ M
5 letters: J ___ Y
6 letters: L ____ N
5 letters: S ___ E
5 letters: S ___ M

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

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

Complete Solution for 23 August 2025

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

🎯 Spangram Answer

MOISTURIZERS

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

📝 Theme Words: "Rub it in, why don't you?"

BALM
BUTTER
CREAM
JELLY
LOTION
SALVE
SERUM

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 1225 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

ABLE
ABLER
ABSEIL
ABSIT
AIMS
AISLE
AITS
AITU
AIVER
ALBS
ALEC
ALERT
ALERTER
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ALLEE
ALLEES
ALLEL
ALLELE
ALLELES
ALLEY
ALLURE
ALLURES
ALLY
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ALME
ALMOST
ALMS
ALMSMEN
ALSO
ALTAR
ALTARS
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ALUM
ALUMIN
ALUMINE
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AMIA
AMIABLE
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ARES
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ARLE
ARMER
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ARSES
ARSEY
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ARSIS
ARTI
ARTIER
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ATES
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EVIL
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IRES
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ISTLE
IVIES
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MENSE
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OMITS
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OSIER
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REAM
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TIER
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ULES
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ULZIES
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URATES
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URES
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USER
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UTERINE
UTES
UTIS
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VROT
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YLEM
YLEMS
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YULES
ZEES
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ZEROS
ZINE
ZINS
ZONE
ZONER
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ZOON
ZOONS
ZOOS
ZORI
ZORIL
ZORINO
ZORINOS
1225
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
11
Longest Word
1233
Total Words
💡 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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