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1Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteNYT Strands for Monday, June 23, 2025, is game #477. Its theme is “Breaking up the band.” Start with the hint below if you want to solve it yourself; the full word list and spangram are farther down.
Hint for June 23, 2025
Think of rock bands. The theme words are parts of three familiar band names.
Spoiler warning: Strands answers
The answers below reveal the complete word set for this puzzle.
Spangram
ROCKGROUPS
Theme words
- CHEAP
- HEADS
- PUMPKINS
- SMASHING
- TALKING
- TRICK
How the words fit the theme
The six words pair up to form three band names: CHEAP TRICK, TALKING HEADS, and SMASHING PUMPKINS. The spangram, ROCKGROUPS, points to the shared connection.
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