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Strands #486 Answers – July 2, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #486, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Today's theme clue: “This is for the birds”.

LEWOTW
AFOLIG
NITSEN
FGMATF
FLREGE
FUISRA
SMASAT
SOLREH

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Strands #486 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 15 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
F______ · F____ · G____ · L___ · M___ · T___ · W___
Hint 4: the spangram
NESTINGMATERIAL

Strands #486 answers

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Spangram: NESTINGMATERIAL

Theme words: FEATHER, FLUFF, GRASS, LEAF, MOSS, TWIG, WOOL

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 2, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #486 is NESTINGMATERIAL.

What are the Strands answers for July 2, 2025?

FEATHER, FLUFF, GRASS, LEAF, MOSS, TWIG, WOOL, with the spangram NESTINGMATERIAL.