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#712

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Medium Daily Puzzle

NYT Strands September 4 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 4 September 2025

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

Step-by-Step Hints for 4 September 2025

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

Today's Theme Hint

"Far from ordinary"

Find 6 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

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

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

O________L

Theme Words (6 words)

All of these words relate to: "Far from ordinary"

6 letters: A ____ D

7 letters: B _____ E

9 letters: E _______ C

6 letters: M ____ P

6 letters: Q ____ Y

4 letters: Z __ Y

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 4 September 2025

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

🎯 Spangram Answer

OFFTHEWALL

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

📝 Theme Words: "Far from ordinary"

ABSURD

BIZARRE

ECCENTRIC

MADCAP

QUIRKY

ZANY

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 345 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

ABRI

ABRIM

ACER

ACID

ACIDS

ACRE

ACRID

ADMIRE

ALAAP

ALAE

ALAMEDA

ALAP

ALAPA

ALMA

ALME

ALMEH

AMICE

AMIE

AMIR

AMLA

ANENT

AREA

AREAL

AREW

ASDIC

AURIC

AWED

BARE

BARRE

BASK

BICE

BIEN

BIER

BIMA

BIRCH

BIRCHED

BIRCHEN

BITE

BITER

BREI

BREN

BRENT

BRIE

BRIEF

BRIM

BRIT

CAAED

CABRE

CABRIE

CABRIT

CADE

CADMIC

CAPA

CARE

CAREME

CARR

CAUDA

CAUDAE

CAUDAL

CEIBA

CENT

CENTER

CENTRE

CENTRIC

CERIC

CERT

CHEAP

CHEF

CHEMIC

CHER

CHERT

CHEW

CHEWER

CHIB

CHIC

CHICA

CHICER

CHIMAERA

CHIME

CHIMED

CHIMER

CHIMERA

CHIMLA

CHIRT

CIDS

CIRE

CITHER

CITHREN

CRAB

CRARE

CRAZIER

CREAM

CREAMED

CREM

CREME

CREW

CREWE

CREWED

CRIB

CRIED

CRIM

CRIME

CRIMED

CRIT

CRITH

CRUD

CRUDE

CRUDS

CRUE

CRUS

CRUTCH

CRUTCHED

CTENE

CUED

CUIT

CURD

CURDS

CUTCH

CYAN

CZAR

DAME

DAUR

DAUT

DEAL

DEICE

DEICER

DEME

DEMIC

DIRK

DIRKS

DIRT

DITCH

DITCHED

DITCHER

DITHER

DUCI

DUIT

DUKA

DUKAS

DUSK

DUSKY

DUTCH

ECCE

ECHE

ECHED

ECHT

EHED

EMEU

EMIC

EMIR

ENTER

ENTERIC

ENTIRE

EQUID

EQUIDS

ERIC

ERICA

EWER

EYNE

FECHT

FEIRIE

FENCE

FENT

FOYNE

FOZY

FRIT

FRITH

FYCE

HEAD

HEAL

HEAME

HEAP

HECTIC

HEFT

HEIR

HEMAL

HEME

HEMIC

HENCE

HENT

HERB

HERBAR

HERIED

HEWER

HIED

HIEMAL

HIRE

ICER

IRKS

ITCH

ITCHED

ITHER

IZAR

KABS

KURI

KURU

LADE

LAER

LAMA

LAME

LAMED

LAMER

LAWED

LAWER

LLAMA

MAAED

MADE

MALA

MALL

MAPAU

MAWED

MAWR

MEAD

MEAL

MEDAL

MERC

MEWED

MICA

MICE

MICRA

MIRE

MIRI

MIRZA

NENE

OFFENCE

OFFER

PAAL

PADMA

PALL

PALLA

PALLAE

PALM

PALMED

PALMER

PALMIE

QUAD

QUEME

QUID

QUIDS

QUIRK

QUIRKS

QUIRT

QUIT

QUITCH

QUITCHED

RABI

RABIC

RACE

RACEME

RACEMED

RACER

RARE

REAL

REALM

REAM

REAME

REAMED

RECCE

RECCY

RECENT

RECHEW

RECHIE

RECTI

REFFO

REFT

REHEM

REMADE

REMAP

REMEAD

RENEY

RENT

RENY

REWED

REWIRE

RHEA

RHEME

RHIME

RIBA

RICE

RICER

RIDS

RIEM

RIMA

RIMAE

RIME

RIMED

RIMER

RITE

RIZA

RUDE

RUDS

RUED

RUSA

RUSK

RUTH

SKYF

SUID

SUIT

SURD

TECH

TECHED

TECHIE

TEFF

TEHR

TENE

TERBIC

THEIC

THEIR

THEM

THEMA

THEME

THEN

THENCE

THEW

THIR

THRENE

THRICE

TIDS

TIER

TIRE

TREF

TRICAR

TRICE

TRIE

TRIED

TRIENE

TRIM

TRIMER

TURD

TURDS

UDAL

URDS

URIC

URUS

WALL

WALLA

WAME

WAMED

WEAL

WEIR

WICE

WIRE

YEAN

YECCH

YENTE

ZITE

345

Bonus Words

Shortest Word

Longest Word

352

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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