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Strands #289 Answers – December 17, 2024

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #289, Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Today's theme clue: “It's lit!”.

NMORRE
CAENTS
EIRNWE
FCCTEG
RYLAIN
IASCHO
MTFIRI
ENAOTS

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Strands #289 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 12 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C____ · F______ · H_________ · R______ · W______
Hint 4: the spangram
FICTIONGENRE

Strands #289 answers

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Spangram: FICTIONGENRE

Theme words: CRIME, FANTASY, HISTORICAL, ROMANCE, WESTERN

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for December 17, 2024?

The spangram for Strands #289 is FICTIONGENRE.

What are the Strands answers for December 17, 2024?

CRIME, FANTASY, HISTORICAL, ROMANCE, WESTERN, with the spangram FICTIONGENRE.