Strands NYT puzzle: Dire straits for September 20, 2025

Play the Dire straits Strands puzzle released on September 20, 2025. This word search includes 6 theme words, a 6-letter spanagram, and a 8×6 letter grid.

September 20, 2025 • 7 total words • 6-letter spanagram

Theme keywords: Dire, Straits

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Theme overviewDire straits
Grid details8 rows × 6 columns
Word breakdown6 theme words
Target keywords: Dire, Straits

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Discover how “Dire straits” connects the spanagram and every themed word in this Strands puzzle released on September 20, 2025.

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  • Spanagram: INAFIX (6 letters)
  • Total words: 7
  • Grid size: 8×6

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