Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Aug 25's puzzle
Strands Theme of Aug 25 is:
Think of a common phrase used to tell someone to go for a walk in the woods or, more dismissively, to leave you alone.
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Today's theme 'Enjoying nature' focuses on the essentials of an outdoor adventure. It invites you to think about the environment and the equipment needed when exploring the great outdoors.
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Strands answer for Enjoying nature are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!

Strands is a free daily word puzzle from The New York Times. Each day, you get a theme and a letter grid where you must find hidden words. Like Wordle and Connections, it refreshes at midnight with a new puzzle.
You get a 6×8 grid of letters. Find all theme words plus the "spangram" that spans the grid and reveals the theme. Connect letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to form words. Find 3 non-theme words to unlock a hint.
This puzzle uses very common outdoor terminology, making it accessible for most players. If you focus on things you would see or carry on a forest trail, you will find the NYT Strands answers quickly. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram today is a two-word compound phrase that describes a specific physical activity. Look for a long sequence of letters that crosses the board from one side to another. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The words revolve around the infrastructure of a park and the items a backpacker might need. Think about where a walk begins and what you might see growing or moving around you. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Most words are standard nouns, though one specifically refers to a starting point for an outdoor journey. Keep an eye out for how words might combine two common terms. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.