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Strands #487 Answers – July 3, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #487, Thursday, July 3, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Beyond vanilla”.

EHCMPE
RRAIFE
OTYESF
CCRTCO
SEHCAW
RTECON
TCHRBI
UBIIOE

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Strands #487 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 8 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B______ · B___________ · C_____ · C_____ · P________
Hint 4: the spangram
ICECREAM

Strands #487 answers

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Spangram: ICECREAM

Theme words: BROWNIE, BUTTERSCOTCH, CHERRY, COFFEE, PISTACHIO

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 3, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #487 is ICECREAM.

What are the Strands answers for July 3, 2025?

BROWNIE, BUTTERSCOTCH, CHERRY, COFFEE, PISTACHIO, with the spangram ICECREAM.