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Strands #539 Answers – August 24, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #539, Sunday, August 24, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Plug your ears”.

LADUOB
BSOSIR
TGLTEO
INBBSU
BUIOUH
YSEDNS
IMTNIT
NGOOBR

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Strands #539 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 6 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B_______ · B_________ · B______ · L___ · N____ · S_______
Hint 4: the spangram
HUBBUB

Strands #539 answers

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Spangram: HUBBUB

Theme words: BLASTING, BOISTEROUS, BOOMING, LOUD, NOISY, STRIDENT

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for August 24, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #539 is HUBBUB.

What are the Strands answers for August 24, 2025?

BLASTING, BOISTEROUS, BOOMING, LOUD, NOISY, STRIDENT, with the spangram HUBBUB.