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#714

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Medium Daily Puzzle

NYT Strands September 2 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 2 September 2025

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

Step-by-Step Hints for 2 September 2025

Need help? Reveal hints gradually to solve the puzzle at your own pace

Today's Theme Hint

"Things are starting to take shape"

Find 7 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

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

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

G___________S

Theme Words (7 words)

All of these words relate to: "Things are starting to take shape"

5 letters: A ___ E

4 letters: A __ A

6 letters: C ____ E

4 letters: L __ E

5 letters: P ___ E

5 letters: P ___ T

6 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 2 September 2025

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

🎯 Spangram Answer

GEOMETRYCLASS

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

📝 Theme Words: "Things are starting to take shape"

ANGLE

AREA

CIRCLE

LINE

PLANE

POINT

VOLUME

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 1131 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

AARTI

AEMULE

AERATE

AERIE

AERO

AEROGEL

AEROLITE

AEROMETRY

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AESIR

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AGLEE

AGORA

AGORAE

AINE

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AIRS

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ALTER

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ALULA

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ALULAR

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AMEER

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AMPLE

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ANCE

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AVES

AYRE

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CEPE

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CIEL

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CRETINISE

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CYMOL

EALE

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ELOPE

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ELVANITE

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EMPTION

EMPTIONAL

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EORL

ERAS

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GEOMETRY

GEOTECTONIC

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GOITRE

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GORA

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GORI

ICER

ICERS

ICIER

ICILY

INCEPT

INCISAL

INCISE

INCISES

INCITE

INCITER

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INTER

INTERCLASS

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INTO

IONIC

IONISE

IONISES

IOTA

IRATE

IRATER

ITEM

LAARI

LAER

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LAMES

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LEEARS

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LEIRS

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LEMAN

LEME

LEMEL

LENG

LENITE

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LEPS

LEPT

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LEVA

LEVANT

LEVANTER

LEVO

LEVY

LIANE

LIAR

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LIEN

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LINO

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LOVE

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MAUL

MAULER

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MEALIE

MEALIER

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MERL

MERLIN

MEROME

MEROMES

MESA

MESAIL

MESAL

MESIAL

MESIAN

MESIC

MESS

MESSAN

MESSIANIC

MESSIER

MESSILY

💡 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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