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NYT Strands#691
Saturday, August 9, 2025
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NYT Strands August 9 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!

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NYT Strands
Answer Length
7 words
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NYT Strands Grid for 9 August 2025

C
K
I
T
K
S
R
O
A
C
H
I
S
K
L
H
W
M
R
C
U
E
X
I
W
E
T
S
N
E
Z
A
P
T
E
R
E
T
O
V
E
I
S
E
R
O
L
S

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

Step-by-Step Hints for 9 August 2025

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Today's Theme Hint

"Gastronomic gadgets"

Find 6 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

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

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

K_________L

Theme Words (6 words)

All of these words relate to: "Gastronomic gadgets"

9 letters: C _______ W
5 letters: M ___ R
5 letters: S ___ E
7 letters: S _____ A
5 letters: W ___ K
6 letters: Z ____ R

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 9 August 2025

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

🎯 Spangram Answer

KITCHENTOOL

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

📝 Theme Words: "Gastronomic gadgets"

CORKSCREW
MIXER
SIEVE
SPATULA
WHISK
ZESTER

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 1204 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

ACHE
ACHENE
ACHENES
ACHES
AHENT
AITCH
AITCHES
ALES
ALEW
ALEXIN
ALEXINE
ALEXINES
ALEXINS
ALKO
ALKOS
APER
APERCU
APERCUS
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APTER
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ATES
ATOP
CALCEATE
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CIAO
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CLOCK
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CTENES
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ECUS
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IRES
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ITCH
ITCHES
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KITHS
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TERES
TERN
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TROAT
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WHAT
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WINTERISE
WISH
WISHT
WRECK
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ZAPS
ZEES
ZEPS
ZERK
ZERKS
ZEST
ZETA
1204
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
11
Longest Word
1211
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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