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NYT Strands Hints and Answers for August 25, 2025 (#540)

A gentle hint and the full answer list for NYT Strands #540, whose theme is “Back to school.”
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Need a nudge for NYT Strands #540? The theme is “Back to school.” Start with this hint: think of items for a return to class. The full answer list is below, so stop reading before the reveal if you want to solve it yourself.

Hints for Strands #540

  • Theme clue: “Back to school.”
  • Progressive hint: Think of items for a return to class.
  • How to find words: Trace adjacent letters in any direction to spell theme words; you cannot reuse a letter. The spangram describes the theme and stretches between opposite sides of the grid.

Strands #540 answers

Spoilers ahead. The spangram is SUPPLIES.

The five other theme words are:

  • BACKPACK
  • CALCULATOR
  • FOLDERS
  • LAPTOP
  • NOTEBOOKS

Together, the words name school supplies and items commonly used for school.

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