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For the archived NYT Strands puzzle labeled Saturday, June 28, 2025 (game #482), the theme clue is “… not included.” Start with the gentle hints below; the full answer list follows the spoiler warning.
What is the theme of the June 28, 2025 NYT Strands?
The theme clue is “… not included.” This is the historical June 28, 2025 puzzle, not a claim about the current day’s game.
Need a nudge? Try these clues first
Find these words in the grid to unlock in-game hints:
- CHILL
- TRICK
- REAL
- CAMEL
- GRATE
- MOLE
Spangram hint
The spangram is 17 letters long, ignoring the space. It starts at the left edge of the eighth row and finishes at the left edge of the first row.
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The theme words are REMOTE, FLASHLIGHT, CLOCK, TOYS, and CAMERA.
The spangram is BATTERIES REQUIRED.
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TechRadar’s June 27, 2025 guide said the puzzle could be played through the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile. Current access terms are not established here. TechRadar also described new puzzles appearing at midnight in each time zone; that was its scheduling description in 2025, not a freshly verified current rule.
Quick Recap
Rank #3
Sources
- TechRadar: “NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, June 28 (game #482),” published June 27, 2025
- WordFinder’s NYT Strands archive, which separately lists game #482 and its answer set
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