Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Aug 23's puzzle
Strands Theme of Aug 23 is:
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 NYT Strands theme, "Rub it in, why don't you?" cleverly points to products that are applied to the skin.
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Strands answer for Rub it in, why don't you? are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!
The spangram for August 23, 2025 Strands puzzle is "MOISTURIZERS". It touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates to the theme "Rub it in, why don't you?".
Today's Strands theme is "Rub it in, why don't you?". This theme connects all the words you need to find in the puzzle.
There are 7 theme words in today's Strands puzzle, plus the spangram "MOISTURIZERS".
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.
