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#717

Friday, September 5, 2025

Medium Daily Puzzle

NYT Strands September 5 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 5 September 2025

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

Step-by-Step Hints for 5 September 2025

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

Today's Theme Hint

"Getting into gear"

Find 6 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

S___________S

Theme Words (6 words)

All of these words relate to: "Getting into gear"

6 letters: C ____ S

5 letters: G ___ E

6 letters: H ____ T

6 letters: P ____ E

6 letters: R ____ T

6 letters: S ____ S

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 5 September 2025

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

🎯 Spangram Answer

SPORTINGGOODS

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

📝 Theme Words: "Getting into gear"

CLEATS

GLOVE

HELMET

PADDLE

RACKET

SKATES

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 867 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

ADDLE

ADDS

AIRN

AIRS

AIRT

AIRTH

AIRTS

AISLE

AITS

ALCO

ALCOS

ALDOL

ALDOLS

ALDRIN

ALEGGE

ALES

ALETHIC

ALME

ALMES

ALOD

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ANGEL

ANGOLA

ANIS

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ARCING

ARCO

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ATES

ATOM

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EDDO

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ELKS

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ELOPS

ELSIN

ELTS

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EMOTE

EMOTES

EORL

EORLS

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ETAS

ETHIC

ETHICS

ETHNIC

ETHNICS

ETIC

ETNA

EVOE

EVOKE

GAIN

GAIR

GAIRS

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GAITS

GANG

GANT

GANTS

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GEAT

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GELTS

GEODE

GEODES

GETS

GHIS

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GNARS

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HELMED

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HETS

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HOTS

ICTAL

INCAGE

INGO

INGOT

INGOTS

INTEL

INTRO

INTROS

IRKS

ISLE

ISLET

ISTLE

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KALES

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KEGS

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KELEPS

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KELTS

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KHIS

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KRIS

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LAST

LASTING

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LEASE

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NACKETS

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NICOLS

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NIRLS

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OCTA

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ODDS

ODES

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OHING

OLEA

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OLES

OLPE

OOHING

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ORCIN

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ORDS

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ORTHO

ORTS

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OSTEOTOMES

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PADLE

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PALM

PALMED

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PASELAS

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PASTINA

PASTING

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PELMET

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POSTHEAT

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POSTING

PSALM

PSALMED

PSORIC

RACK

RACKETS

RACKLE

RAGE

RAGG

RAIN

RAIRD

RAIRDS

RAIS

RAIT

RAITS

RANG

RANGE

RANI

RANIS

RANT

RANTS

RIANT

RICRAC

RICTAL

RING

RITE

RITS

ROCS

RODS

ROLE

ROPE

ROST

ROSTI

ROSTING

ROSTIS

SADDLE

SADDO

SADDOS

SADE

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SAKE

SALE

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SCOPE

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SPADE

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SPALT

SPAS

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SPORING

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SRIS

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STEALT

STED

STELA

STELAE

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STEM

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STIR

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STRODDLE

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STROP

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TELT

TEPA

TEPAL

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TEPAS

TEST

TESTE

THEGN

THEOLOG

THIN

THING

THIR

THIRD

THIRDS

THIRL

THIRLS

THIRST

THIS

THISTLE

THOLE

THOLES

TIAR

TIARS

TICS

TING

TINGE

TIRAGE

TIRL

TIRLS

TIRO

TIROS

TODS

TOEA

TOEAS

TOED

TOES

TOGE

TOLA

TOLAS

TOLE

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TOLT

TOME

TOMES

TOOL

TOOM

TOOMED

TOOMEST

TOOT

TOOTLE

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TOOTS

TOOTSED

TOTAL

TOTE

TOTES

TOTS

TRIAC

TRIAGE

TRIN

TRIST

TRISTE

TROD

TRODS

TROP

TROPE

TSORIS

VOLE

VOLET

VOLETS

VOLK

VOLT

VOLTE

VOLTS

867

Bonus Words

Shortest Word

Longest Word

874

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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