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Strands #501 Answers – July 17, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #501, Thursday, July 17, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Find your seat”.

HEATER
TSCROS
NGHTAS
IWESRE
BYIBOX
BNNZZE
OYEAMB
LNOCLA

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Strands #501 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 8 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B______ · B____ · L____ · M________ · O________ · W____
Hint 4: the spangram
THEATERS

Strands #501 answers

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Spangram: THEATERS

Theme words: BALCONY, BOXES, LOBBY, MEZZANINE, ORCHESTRA, WINGS

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 17, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #501 is THEATERS.

What are the Strands answers for July 17, 2025?

BALCONY, BOXES, LOBBY, MEZZANINE, ORCHESTRA, WINGS, with the spangram THEATERS.