NYT Strands July 25 hints and answers: Today's theme is all about dancing

Nillohit Bagchi | Jul 25, 2025, 17:51 IST

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Today’s NYT Strands puzzle (July 25) is dance-themed, and the Spangram ties it all together. If you’re stuck, we’ve got the full set of hints and answers, including the Spangram, clue breakdown, and word list. Find out how to solve it without missing the fun.

Struggling with today’s NYT Strands puzzle? We’ve got you. The July 25 game might throw you off at first, but once you catch the theme, it’s smooth sailing. From hints to today’s Spangram and full answer list, here’s everything you need to solve the puzzle and keep your streak going.

NYT Strands July 25 theme and hint

Theme: Step to it!

It’s all about places, people, and things you’d find in a dance setting. Think moves, music, and where you learn it all.

Quick hint: Where do you learn ballet, salsa, or tango?

Spangram hint and direction

Starts with: DA
Direction: Horizontal
Clue: A group lesson where people learn coordinated moves to music.

NYT Strands July 25 Spangram answer

Dance Class

This word cuts across the board and gives away the theme right away. Once you find it, the other words fall into place easily

NYT Strands July 25 answers

Here are all the theme words you need to solve today’s puzzle:

MUSIC
COSTUME
RECITAL
TEACHER
CHOREOGRAPHY

A quick tip to solve NYT Strands puzzles

Start with simple theme guesses based on the title. Today’s “Step to it!” was a strong clue, it pointed toward movement and rhythm. Once you spot even one theme word, try scanning nearby letters to connect related terms. And don’t forget, nabbing the Spangram early gives you the edge