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Strands #540 Answers – August 25, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #540, Monday, August 25, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Back to school”.

PATAUC
KCCOLL
ABKRAC
EILPPU
SONOFS
TSLDPL
EREOTA
BOOKSP

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Strands #540 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 8 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B_______ · C_________ · F______ · L_____ · N________
Hint 4: the spangram
SUPPLIES

Strands #540 answers

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Spangram: SUPPLIES

Theme words: BACKPACK, CALCULATOR, FOLDERS, LAPTOP, NOTEBOOKS

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for August 25, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #540 is SUPPLIES.

What are the Strands answers for August 25, 2025?

BACKPACK, CALCULATOR, FOLDERS, LAPTOP, NOTEBOOKS, with the spangram SUPPLIES.