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Strands #453 Answers – May 30, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #453, Friday, May 30, 2025. Today's theme clue: “And here's the kicker ...”.

ELDESR
RIFRTI
EDIRKG
PMEELO
SECKEA
FOFCWR
EEDORA
NDERDR

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Strands #453 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 6 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
D_______ · F______ · G_________ · M_________ · S______
Hint 4: the spangram
SOCCER

Strands #453 answers

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Spangram: SOCCER

Theme words: DEFENDER, FORWARD, GOALKEEPER, MIDFIELDER, STRIKER

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for May 30, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #453 is SOCCER.

What are the Strands answers for May 30, 2025?

DEFENDER, FORWARD, GOALKEEPER, MIDFIELDER, STRIKER, with the spangram SOCCER.