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#689

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Medium Daily Puzzle

NYT Strands August 7 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 7 August 2025

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

Step-by-Step Hints for 7 August 2025

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Today's Theme Hint

"Rock solid"

Find 6 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

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

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

H______T

Theme Words (6 words)

All of these words relate to: "Rock solid"

8 letters: C ______ T

7 letters: D _____ D

4 letters: F __ M

5 letters: S ___ D

6 letters: S ____ Y

10 letters: U ________ G

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 7 August 2025

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

🎯 Spangram Answer

HOLDFAST

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

📝 Theme Words: "Rock solid"

CONSTANT

DEVOTED

FIRM

SOUND

STEADY

UNWAVERING

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 1071 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

ADDER

ADDIO

ADDIOS

ADDREST

ADDS

ADDY

AERO

AEROS

AERY

AESIR

AFAR

AFARS

AFAWLD

AFFIRM

AFFIRMED

AFFIRMS

AIAS

AINS

AIREST

AIRN

AIRNS

AIRS

AIRT

AIRTS

ANCON

ANEAR

ANEARING

ANEARS

ANES

ANESTRA

ANESTRI

ANGST

ANION

ANIONS

ANIS

ANISE

ANNO

ANNS

ANOMY

ANON

ANOW

ANTE

ANTES

ANTRA

ANTRE

ANTRES

ANTS

ARAISE

AREA

ARENA

ARES

ARET

ARETS

ARIA

ARIAS

ARIS

ARISE

ARISEN

ARISTA

ARISTAE

ARSE

ARSING

ARSINO

ARSIS

ARTESIAN

ARTS

ATES

ATRESIA

ATRESIAS

ATRIA

AVENTRING

AVER

AVERS

AVERSION

AVERSIONS

AVERT

AVERTS

AVES

AWARE

AWAREST

AWARN

AWARNING

AWARNS

AWAVE

AWDL

AWOL

COGNISE

COGNISER

COGS

COIN

COINS

COIR

COIRS

CONARIA

CONI

CONIA

CONIAS

CONIN

CONING

CONINS

CONN

CONNS

CONS

CONSENT

CONSERVANT

CONSIST

CONSISTENT

CONSTER

CONSTERING

CONSTRAIN

CONSTRAINS

CONSTRAINT

CONSTRAINTS

DAEMON

DAES

DAFF

DAFFS

DAINT

DAIS

DANG

DANGS

DANIO

DANS

DANT

DANTS

DARAF

DARAFS

DARE

DARES

DARI

DARING

DARINGS

DARIS

DARN

DARNING

DARNINGS

DARNS

DART

DARTS

DATE

DATED

DATER

DATES

DAWD

DAWDS

DAWN

DEAD

DEMO

DEMON

DEMOS

DEMOUNT

DEMY

DERIVE

DERIVED

DERM

DERMS

DERO

DEROS

DERV

DERVS

DESI

DESIRE

DESIRED

DESIRES

DEVIL

DEVILRY

DEVISE

DEVISED

DEVOID

DEVOIR

DEVOT

DEVOTE

DEVOTES

DEVS

DIFF

DIFFS

DIFS

DIODE

DIODES

DIRE

DIREST

DIRL

DIVE

DIVED

DIVOT

DIVS

DOES

DOOFUS

DOOS

DOSE

DOTE

DOTED

DOTES

DOVE

DOVED

DREAD

DREST

DREY

DRIVE

DROME

DROMES

DROSTDY

DROW

DROWN

DRYEST

DUFF

DUFFS

DUNS

DUNT

DUNTS

DUOS

DWANG

DWANGS

DWARVES

DYED

DYER

DYES

EARING

EARINGS

EARN

EARNING

EARNINGS

EARNS

EARS

EARST

EATS

EDDY

EMOS

EMYD

EMYDE

ENTRAIN

ENTRAINS

ENTRANT

ENTRANTS

ENTRIST

ERAS

ERASING

ERASION

ERASIONS

ERING

ERINGO

ERNING

ERNS

EROS

ERST

ERVIL

ESTRIN

ESTRINS

ETNA

EVIL

EVOE

EVOS

EYED

EYER

EYES

EYRE

EYRES

FAAING

FAAN

FAAS

FADS

FAENA

FAIN

FAINS

FAINT

FAINTS

FAIR

FAIREST

FAIRS

FANG

FANGO

FANGS

FANION

FANIONS

FANO

FANON

FANONS

FANOS

FANS

FARAD

FARADS

FARE

FARES

FARINA

FARINAS

FARING

FARS

FARSE

FARSING

FART

FARTS

FAST

FAVE

FAVER

FAVES

FAVEST

FAWN

FIDS

FILM

FILMED

FILMER

FILMS

FILMSET

FILMY

FILO

FILOS

FILOSE

FIRE

FIRED

FIRES

FIRMED

FIRMEST

FIRMS

FIVE

FLIR

FLOR

FLOREAT

FLORET

FLORETS

FLORID

FLORY

FLOSH

FLOUT

FLOUTER

FLOUTERS

FLOW

FLOWN

FOES

FOOD

FOOT

FOOTED

FOUD

FOUDS

FOUND

FOUNDS

FOUNT

FOUNTS

FOUS

FUDS

FUND

FUNDS

FUNS

FUSE

FUSED

FUSIL

GNAR

GNARS

GNAW

GNAWN

GONAD

GONADS

GONIA

GONNA

GONS

HOLD

HOLDS

HOLM

HOLMS

HOME

HOMED

HOMER

HOMES

HOMEY

HOMS

HOMY

HORE

HORI

HORIS

HORME

HORMES

HOSE

HOSED

HOSER

HOSEY

HOSEYED

HOST

HOSTA

HOSTED

HOUT

HOWF

HOWFF

HOWFFS

HOWFS

HOWL

HUNT

HUNTER

HUNTERS

INCOG

INCOGS

INCONSTANT

INGO

INNS

INSERT

INSET

INSTANT

INSTANTER

IONS

IRED

IRES

IRON

IRONWARE

IRONWARES

ISNA

LIDS

LIRE

LIVE

LIVED

LIVEYER

LIVRE

LIVRES

LIVYER

LOME

LOMED

LOMES

LORD

LORDS

LORE

LORES

LORIOT

LORIS

LORY

LOSE

LOSED

LOSER

LOSH

LOST

LOUN

LOUT

LOUVAR

LOUVARS

LOUVER

LOUVERS

LOUVRE

LOUVRES

LOWAN

LOWANS

LOWN

MEAD

MEAT

MEATS

MERI

MERIL

MERIS

MERL

MERLON

MESH

MESON

💡 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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