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Strands #481 Answers – June 27, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #481, Friday, June 27, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Playing dirty”.

SHFUEL
LOBNNT
EVUCKE
SYOTXO
ETFARB
RSIEKD
OMKRTN
DLCUSA

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Strands #481 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 11 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B_____ · F_____ · M___ · R___ · S_____ · S_____ · T____
Hint 4: the spangram
SANDBOXTOYS

Strands #481 answers

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Spangram: SANDBOXTOYS

Theme words: BUCKET, FUNNEL, MOLD, RAKE, SHOVEL, SIFTER, TRUCK

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for June 27, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #481 is SANDBOXTOYS.

What are the Strands answers for June 27, 2025?

BUCKET, FUNNEL, MOLD, RAKE, SHOVEL, SIFTER, TRUCK, with the spangram SANDBOXTOYS.