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Strands #439 Answers – May 16, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #439, Friday, May 16, 2025. Today's theme clue: “To a degree”.

DHEPSN
ICEIOP
PLOTRL
AMUAOE
PHDCSG
OOAESO
TRSNAW
GSIOTN

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Strands #439 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 10 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
D______ · G___ · P____ · P_________ · S_____ · T_____
Hint 4: the spangram
GRADUATION

Strands #439 answers

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Spangram: GRADUATION

Theme words: DIPLOMA, GOWN, PHOTO, PROCESSION, SPEECH, TASSEL

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for May 16, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #439 is GRADUATION.

What are the Strands answers for May 16, 2025?

DIPLOMA, GOWN, PHOTO, PROCESSION, SPEECH, TASSEL, with the spangram GRADUATION.