Strands Hints Today - Clue, Spangram and Answer for August 23

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Today's Theme is:

Rub it in, why don't you?

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Todays' Spangram Hint

The Spangram for today's Strands Hint is a long word that describes common products used to hydrate and soothe skin, aligning perfectly with the theme of rubbing something in.

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Today's Strands Spangram

Strands Spangram for Aug 23
Today's spangram is:
MOISTURIZERS
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Hint for Today's Theme Words

Today's NYT Strands theme, "Rub it in, why don't you?" cleverly points to products that are applied to the skin.

First three letters of each theme word:

BAL...
BUT...
CRE...
JEL...
LOT...
SAL...
SER...

Spoiler Warning

Strands answer for Rub it in, why don't you? are revealed below!

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Answers for Strands Today

Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands.Enjoy the game!

Strands Hint for Aug 23

Hint for Yesterday's Strands

August 24, 2025

Why Yesterday's Answers?

Due to time zone differences, the Strands game may be delayed. To make sure you don't miss out on each day's Strands, here are yesterday's Strands answers—check out the Strands hint now!

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Yesterday's Strands Hint

"Plug your ears"

Today's Strands theme is 'Plug your ears'. This suggests words related to things that are very loud or require you to cover your ears.

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Yesterday's Spangram hint

HUB...
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Yesterday's Theme Words hint

BLA...
BOI...
BOO...
LOU...
NOI...
STR...
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Yesterday's Strands Complete Answer

Solution for yesterday's Strands

Yesterday's Strands Complete Answer - August 24, 2025

How to Play Strands

Objective:

Find all the hidden theme words and the spangram in the letter grid.

Rules:

  • • Words can be spelled in any direction (including diagonally)
  • • Letters can only be used once per word
  • • All letters must be used exactly once
  • • Theme words relate to the given clue
  • • The spangram spans from one side of the board to the opposite side

Tips:

  • • Start by looking for obvious theme-related words
  • • The spangram often contains or relates to the theme
  • • Use the hint button if you're stuck
  • • Pay attention to letter frequency and common word patterns

Scoring:

Find all theme words and the spangram to complete the puzzle. Use hints sparingly to maintain your streak!