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1Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems2Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute3Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsNeed help with the Monday, July 14, 2025 NYT Strands puzzle, game #498? Its theme is “Won’t you be my neighbor?” Start with the spoiler-light hint below, then reveal the letters or full answer set when you’re ready.
Theme hint for Strands #498
Won’t you be my neighbor? The theme words are jobs or roles associated with a community.
First-letter hints
Use these if you want a nudge without seeing the complete solutions:
- MA…
- JA…
- TE…
- LI…
- FI…
- Spangram: CO…
Answers for Monday, July 14, 2025
Spoilers: The five theme words are TEACHER, MAYOR, JANITOR, LIBRARIAN, and FIREFIGHTER. The spangram is COMMUNITY.
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The answers name occupations or roles linked to community life, which ties them to the neighbor-themed clue. The puzzle’s set includes both community-facing roles and jobs; it does not establish that every answer is a public-sector position.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Strands rules that may help
- Find the theme words by dragging or tapping letters on the board. Theme answers fill the board without overlapping.
- The spangram describes the theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. It can consist of two words.
- Non-theme words can earn hints: finding three unlocks a hint that reveals the letters of a theme answer.
For this puzzle, TechRadar reports that COMMUNITY is nine letters long and touches the left and right edges on the fourth row. It also lists TORY, LIAR, RIFE, FAIL, HEAR, and RENT as words that unlock in-game hints.
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