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Strands #551 Answers – September 5, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #551, Friday, September 5, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Getting into gear”.

AEPSLE
TLODDA
SCRSPS
RITKAE
ANHELT
CGGOOM
VKETDE
EOLGST

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Strands #551 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 13 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C_____ · G____ · H_____ · P_____ · R_____ · S_____
Hint 4: the spangram
SPORTINGGOODS

Strands #551 answers

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Spangram: SPORTINGGOODS

Theme words: CLEATS, GLOVE, HELMET, PADDLE, RACKET, SKATES

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for September 5, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #551 is SPORTINGGOODS.

What are the Strands answers for September 5, 2025?

CLEATS, GLOVE, HELMET, PADDLE, RACKET, SKATES, with the spangram SPORTINGGOODS.