Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Jun 25's puzzle
Strands Theme of Jun 25 is:
The spangram for today connects directly to the theme, representing a broad category of items known for their high price and desirable nature. It spans across the entire puzzle board, touching two opposite sides, and describes what all the hidden words are examples of.
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Today's Strands theme, "Worth the splurge," suggests items that are often expensive but considered high-quality or desirable. Think about what people might buy when they want to treat themselves or invest in something special.
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Strands answer for Worth the splurge are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!

The spangram for June 25, 2025 Strands puzzle is "LUXURYGOODS". It touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates to the theme "Worth the splurge".
Today's Strands theme is "Worth the splurge". This theme connects all the words you need to find in the puzzle.
There are 5 theme words in today's Strands puzzle, plus the spangram "LUXURYGOODS".
A spangram is a special word in NYT Strands that touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates directly to the puzzle's theme. It uses every letter in the theme at least once.
Start by identifying the theme, then look for the spangram (it touches two sides). Use the hint button if you're stuck - it highlights one theme word. Work your way through the grid, connecting letters in any direction.