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What made this one tricky:
- The spangram SPATREATMENT is the backbone of the grid; solve shorter theme words first, then use the long phrase to close the board.
The clue "Just relax" points to services you might book at a spa. ACUPUNCTURE, AROMATHERAPY, FACIAL, and MASSAGE all fit the wellness-treatment theme, while SPATREATMENT ties the board together as the spangram.
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| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jun 25, 2026 | Strands #844 | SPATREATMENT; ACUPUNCTURE, AROMATHERAPY, FACIAL, MASSAGE |
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | Strands #843 | BEVERAGECOOLERS; BEER, JUICE, KOMBUCHA, SELTZER, SODA, WATER |
| Tue, Jun 23, 2026 | Strands #842 | MINECRAFT; ARMOR, BLOCK, BUILDING, FOOD, PORTAL, STORAGE, TOOL |
| Mon, Jun 22, 2026 | Strands #841 | GOOSEBUMPS; BUTTERFLIES, CREEPS, JITTERS, SHIVERS, WILLIES |
| Sun, Jun 21, 2026 | Strands #840 | HOTELAMENITIES; BREAKFAST, LAUNDRY, PARKING, POOL, ROOM SERVICE, WI-FI |
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The two long theme words do most of the board-shaping today. Once ACUPUNCTURE or AROMATHERAPY is placed, the shorter FACIAL and MASSAGE paths become easier to confirm.
FAQ
What is today's NYT Strands spangram for June 25, 2026?
The spangram is SPATREATMENT.
What are today's NYT Strands theme words?
The theme words are ACUPUNCTURE, AROMATHERAPY, FACIAL, and MASSAGE.
What is today's NYT Strands theme clue?
The theme clue is "Just relax," pointing to spa and wellness treatments.
What number is today's NYT Strands puzzle?
Today's puzzle is NYT Strands #844.
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