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Strands #537 Answers – August 22, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #537, Friday, August 22, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Whodunit?”.

IRESTE
ETGNRV
SRSAIT
SUIATC
POEMEE
ERHYVD
VOLSIA
YRETRL

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Strands #537 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 11 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
D________ · H___ · L____ · R____ · S_____ · S_______
Hint 4: the spangram
ITSAMYSTERY

Strands #537 answers

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Spangram: ITSAMYSTERY

Theme words: DETECTIVE, HEIR, LOVER, RIVAL, SPOUSE, STRANGER

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for August 22, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #537 is ITSAMYSTERY.

What are the Strands answers for August 22, 2025?

DETECTIVE, HEIR, LOVER, RIVAL, SPOUSE, STRANGER, with the spangram ITSAMYSTERY.