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Strands #428 Answers – May 5, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #428, Monday, May 5, 2025. Today's theme clue: “On the side”.

NGTEKS
IRSAEY
ESTIRL
OSRUCF
HFOHRE
HMEEKL
WCNNIR
AFFLEC

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Strands #428 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 11 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C______ · C____ · H___ · S_________ · S____ · W_____
Hint 4: the spangram
FRENCHFRIES

Strands #428 answers

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Spangram: FRENCHFRIES

Theme words: CRINKLE, CURLY, HOME, SHOESTRING, STEAK, WAFFLE

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for May 5, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #428 is FRENCHFRIES.

What are the Strands answers for May 5, 2025?

CRINKLE, CURLY, HOME, SHOESTRING, STEAK, WAFFLE, with the spangram FRENCHFRIES.