Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Aug 11's puzzle
Strands Theme of Aug 11 is:
The spangram for today's NYT Strands puzzle is a single 9-letter word that spans across the board. It perfectly encapsulates the theme of things that are 'left behind' when something is finished. Think about what's literally left over on a plate.
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Today's Strands theme is 'Find the remainder'. This theme suggests words related to what's left behind or what stays after something else is gone.
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Strands answer for Find the remainder are revealed below!
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The spangram for August 11, 2025 Strands puzzle is "LEFTOVERS". It touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates to the theme "Find the remainder".
Today's Strands theme is "Find the remainder". 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 "LEFTOVERS".
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.