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This is the Saturday, July 19, 2025, NYT Strands puzzle, #503. Its theme is “Hot enough for ya?” The spangram is SUMMER WEATHER; the five other answers are SCORCHING, BALMY, MUGGY, STICKY and SWELTERING.
Hints for the July 19 Strands puzzle
If you want a nudge before seeing the answers, the theme words begin with these letter pairs:
- SC
- BA
- MU
- ST
- SW
- SU — the spangram
The spangram runs mostly vertically. The theme clue is “Hot enough for ya?”—think of words describing summer weather.
Spangram answer
SUMMER WEATHER
The spangram describes the puzzle’s theme and connects two opposite sides of the board. It may appear without a space as SUMMERWEATHER in a path or archive.
All theme answers
- SCORCHING
- BALMY
- MUGGY
- STICKY
- SWELTERING
- SUMMER WEATHER — spangram
How to reveal a hint without opening the full answer list
In Strands, find three words that are not theme answers to earn a hint showing the letters of one theme word. Theme answers remain highlighted blue when found, while the spangram is highlighted yellow. That lets you work through the board before checking the complete solution.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Which July 19 puzzle is this?
This answer set is for Saturday, July 19, 2025, puzzle #503—not July 19, 2026, which fell on a Sunday. Parade’s dated guide identifies the puzzle and its answers, and Forbes independently confirms the theme and solution set. Parade’s July 19 guide · Forbes’ puzzle guide
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