Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "Cutting it close" Strands puzzle on Aug 04.
Cutting it close
The Spangram for today is a place where you'd go to get your hair styled or a shave, a classic establishment of grooming. Think about where people get their hair cut and beard trimmed.
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Today's Strands theme is 'Cutting it close'. This suggests words related to things that cut or are associated with being precise or narrow.
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Strands answer for Cutting it close are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!
The spangram for August 4, 2025 Strands puzzle is "BARBERSHOP". It touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates to the theme "Cutting it close".
Today's Strands theme is "Cutting it close". This theme connects all the words you need to find in the puzzle.
There are 6 theme words in today's Strands puzzle, plus the spangram "BARBERSHOP".
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.
