🧩 NYT Strands — June 25 Theme: “Worth the Splurge”
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| NYT Strands Hints and Answers for Wednesday, June 25 |
The June 25 puzzle (#479) is themed “Worth the splurge”, nudging players to think of indulgent items that exude luxury while being optional treats.
🔍 Hints to Help You Crack It
1. Think Luxury Items
If you’re stuck, consider things that signal elegance—premium goods you might splash out on.
2. Clue Words to Trigger In‑Game Tips
Use simple words like DOOM, SCONE, MENU, BEND, FURY, or TILE to unlock helpful pointer letters.
3. Spangram Position & Style
• Spangram length: 11 letters.
• Its shape: runs mostly vertically, beginning with “LU”.
💎 Answers Revealed
If you’ve hit a wall or want to check your picks, here are the theme words and the key spangram:
• Spangram: LUXURYGOODS
• Theme Words:
• CONVERTIBLE
• HANDBAG
• JEWELRY
• PERFUME
• WATCH
These fit perfectly with the idea of “splurge-worthy” purchases—splendid yet nonessential treasures.
🎯 How to Solve Strands Faster
• Start with big hints: Unearth words like WATCH or HANDBAG early to decode the theme.
• Hunt down the spangram: Look from corners—if it touches two opposite edges, that’s your key.
• Use the hint system wisely: Uncover three trivial non-theme words to reveal helpful letters.
Once a few theme words and the spangram fall into place, the rest connect logically and quickly.
• Theme: Worth the splurge (luxurious, indulgent items).
• Spangram: LUXURYGOODS (11 letters, vertical from top to side).
• Hidden Words: CONVERTIBLE, HANDBAG, JEWELRY, PERFUME, WATCH.
• Play tips: Use clue words, let hints guide you, then follow the letters to unveil the complete luxury‑themed set.
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