The official theme for NYT Strands #520 is... "We have a winner!" And here's an unofficial hint from me: "A bit of a gamble".

If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “Paint me a picture.” ...

The Answer to the 44-Letter Puzzle If you are looking for the whole answer to all the letters and see what the secret message is, it is " If We Count Small Gates, Eight Dates Crack Eight Safes." ...