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Theme hint
The theme is “Worth the splurge.” Think of things often treated as premium purchases. For a theme-only nudge, stop here before reading the word-finding clues.
Word-finding hints
These six words were reported to unlock in-game hints; they are not part of the answer list:
- DOOM
- SCONE
- MENU
- BEND
- FURY
- TILE
Spangram hint
The spangram has 11 letters when its space is omitted. It touches the top edge at column four and the left edge at row seven.
Spoilers: NYT Strands answers for June 25, 2025
Stop here if you want to solve the board yourself. The five theme words are:
- WATCH
- HANDBAG
- JEWELRY
- PERFUME
- CONVERTIBLE
The spangram is LUXURY GOODS.
How Strands hints work
The game’s instruction is “Find theme words to fill the board.” Theme words stay highlighted in blue. The spangram describes the theme and connects two opposite sides of the board. Finding three non-theme words earns a hint.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Which June 25 puzzle is this?
This answer key is for the 2025 puzzle, identified as game #479. The date alone can be ambiguous across years, so use the game number to distinguish this board from any later June 25 puzzle.
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