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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Get your mind out of the gutter’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme of these words isuncleanliness and messiness, both literal and figurative.The spangram makes the words seem like they’ll be cheekier than they actually are.

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

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Thefirst wordis covered in layers of muck.

Thesecond wordis coated in a thick, greasy dirt that clings to skin and surfaces alike.

Thethird wordis in disarray, typically from neglect; think messy hair or a cluttered space.

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Thefourth wordis tainted by harmful substances, often referring to air, water, or land.

Thefifth wordis soaked and mixed with wet earth, making everything slippery and brown.

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Thesixth wordis marked with blotches or spots that don’t come out easily, often permanent.

Thespangramis a cheeky blend of taboo language and impolite expressions, not for polite company.

NYT Strands answers for April 12, 2025.