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Strands #472 Answers – June 18, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #472, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Down time”.

LOHCNA
YWONEL
LBEEOE
UEBGEM
SADNYS
FELRST
UOGAEM
LDLOOY

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Strands #472 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 7 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B___ · D______ · G_____ · M_________ · T____ · W________
Hint 4: the spangram
SADNESS

Strands #472 answers

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Spangram: SADNESS

Theme words: BLUE, DOLEFUL, GLOOMY, MELANCHOLY, TEARY, WOEBEGONE

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for June 18, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #472 is SADNESS.

What are the Strands answers for June 18, 2025?

BLUE, DOLEFUL, GLOOMY, MELANCHOLY, TEARY, WOEBEGONE, with the spangram SADNESS.