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Daily hints, answers & strategies for the New York Times word puzzle

#287 Monday, August 11, 2025
Today's Theme
Things That Are "Sharp"

Today's Puzzle Preview

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Found words Spangram

Today's Hints

  • 1
    KNIFE 5 letters Easy

    A kitchen tool used for cutting

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    MIND 4 letters Easy

    Quick-thinking and perceptive

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    TACK 4 letters Medium

    A small pin used to hold paper on a board

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    CHEESE 6 letters Medium

    Aged variety has a strong, pungent flavor

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    WIT 3 letters Hard

    The ability to be cleverly humorous

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    TWIST 5 letters Hard

    An unexpected turn or change

★ Spangram
SHARP
Keen-edged; quick-witted
KNIFE Easy
Cutting utensil
MIND Easy
Intellect (sharp mind)
TACK Medium
Small nail/pin
CHEESE Medium
Aged dairy product (sharp cheese)
WIT Hard
Clever humor (sharp wit)
TWIST Hard
Sudden turn (sharp twist)

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