NYT Strands puzzle #479, for Wednesday, June 25, 2025, has the theme “Worth the splurge.” Try the clue and progressive hints below before opening the full solution: the spangram and all five theme words are listed at the end.
Theme clue for June 25
Worth the splurge. The answers are things associated with luxury spending.
Hints before the answers
Unlock an in-game hint
TechRadar reports that playing these published clue words unlocks Strands’ hint system: DOOM, SCONE, MENU, BEND, FURY, and TILE. TechRadar’s June 25, 2025 hints
Answer initials
If you want a stronger nudge, the answers begin WA, HA, JE, PE, and CO; the spangram begins LU. Parade describes the spangram’s path as mostly vertical. Parade’s June 25 answer hints
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How Strands works
Strands is a word-search-style puzzle played on a six-by-eight letter grid. Find theme-related words and a spangram, which describes the connection between them and links opposite sides of the board. The June 25 spangram takes an unusual route, starting at the top edge and ending at a side, according to TechRadar. Forbes’ Strands explainer and June 25 answers
Full solution for puzzle #479
Spoilers below.
Spangram
LUXURY GOODS
Theme words
- WATCH
- HANDBAG
- JEWELRY
- PERFUME
- CONVERTIBLE
The spangram has 11 letters when written without a space. TechRadar reports that it touches the top edge at column four and the left edge at row seven. TechRadar’s puzzle details
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Why the date matters
This answer set is for game #479 dated Wednesday, June 25, 2025—not a current daily answer. Strands changes its daily puzzle at midnight by time zone, so “today” can refer to a different puzzle date depending on where and when you play. TechRadar’s date and puzzle notes
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