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Strands Hints for August 4, 2025
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- Where a man might experience a close encounter of the groomed kind, with a word that could also represent a male grooming locale that'll cover all of today's words.
- Wrap yourself up in this before becoming a superhero or before the hairstylist fastens it around your neck – sounds like a place Dracula might feel at home.
- A basketball team's tool for a hairdo fix or what landscapers might use on bushes, but barbers use a smaller version for more refined cuts.
- Teeth that neither bite nor chew, yet work through tangles in a most methodical manner – used in preparation before the final style.
- Handheld garden tool's indoor cousin; not for hedges but perfect for detailing hair, beards, or mustaches with precision.
- Anointment for the visage that follows the shearing session, invigorating skin with a refreshing sting reminiscent of a grooming routine conclusion.
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Strands Answer for August 4, 2025
Here is the final, official answer for the Strands puzzle that was released on August 4, 2025.
Today’s NYT Strands Answers
The theme for today's New York Times Strands puzzle, "Cutting it Close," is inspired by tools and products commonly associated with a barbershop, where cutting hair is the primary service. Each of the words found in the puzzle relates directly to the grooming activities that take place in such an establishment.
- RAZOR - A razor is a tool with a sharp blade primarily used for shaving hair from the face or body. In a barbershop, razors are essential for giving clean shaves or for detailing work after a haircut.
- CAPE - A cape is a protective garment used by barbers to cover their clients during hair cutting or styling. It prevents hair clippings and other products from getting on the client's clothes.
- CLIPPERS - Clippers are electric or battery-operated tools equipped with sharp blades that move back and forth to quickly trim or cut hair to a desired length. They come with various attachments called guards that control the length of the cut.
- COMB - A comb is a toothed device used for styling, cleaning, and managing hair during the haircut process. Combs are essential for achieving precise cuts and guiding the hair into the clippers or scissors.
- TRIMMER - Similar to clippers, trimmers are used for fine-tuning a haircut. They are smaller in size and designed to handle intricate work such as edging, outlining, and creating detailed designs or fades in the hair.
- AFTERSHAVE - Aftershave is a lotion, gel, or balm applied to the skin after shaving. Its purpose is to soothe any irritation caused by the razor and to disinfect any minor cuts. It often contains a fragrance that leaves the client feeling fresh after their grooming session.
The spangram for today's puzzle is BARBERSHOP, a term that encompasses the overall theme. A barbershop is a place where men, and sometimes women, go to get their hair cut, trimmed, and styled, as well as to receive other grooming services such as beard trims and shaves. The words in today's puzzle are all tools of the trade for barbers, used to provide clients with a neat and tidy appearance.
These words are interconnected and showcase the variety of instruments and products that professionals utilize as part of the hair-cutting and grooming process that takes place within the traditional or modern barbershop environment.
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