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Strands #538 Answers – August 23, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #538, Saturday, August 23, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Rub it in, why don't you?”.

MCEMRE
BLRATU
ASTUTB
OIERLT
MSVIOI
ALMZNO
RULERS
SEYLEJ

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Strands #538 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 12 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B___ · B_____ · C____ · J____ · L_____ · S____ · S____
Hint 4: the spangram
MOISTURIZERS

Strands #538 answers

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Spangram: MOISTURIZERS

Theme words: BALM, BUTTER, CREAM, JELLY, LOTION, SALVE, SERUM

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What is the Strands spangram for August 23, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #538 is MOISTURIZERS.

What are the Strands answers for August 23, 2025?

BALM, BUTTER, CREAM, JELLY, LOTION, SALVE, SERUM, with the spangram MOISTURIZERS.