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Strands #533 Answers – August 18, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #533, Monday, August 18, 2025. Today's theme clue: “If the shoe fits ...”.

ENFEPS
ASORPL
RKOLEI
ESTLRE
NAWIDS
DAECAP
AFOALO
LRELRG

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Strands #533 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
C___ · E_________ · L_____ · S_____ · S______ · S______
Hint 4: the spangram
FOOTWEAR

Strands #533 answers

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Spangram: FOOTWEAR

Theme words: CLOG, ESPADRILLE, LOAFER, SANDAL, SLIPPER, SNEAKER

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for August 18, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #533 is FOOTWEAR.

What are the Strands answers for August 18, 2025?

CLOG, ESPADRILLE, LOAFER, SANDAL, SLIPPER, SNEAKER, with the spangram FOOTWEAR.