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Strands #488 Answers – July 4, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #488, Friday, July 4, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Let's have a picnic!”.

BURBAL
EGASDA
RSRNOL
OCBERE
LEEATM
SLBCWN
AWRUSA
STAEBE

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Strands #488 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 8 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B____ · B____ · B______ · C_______ · S____ · W_________
Hint 4: the spangram
BARBECUE

Strands #488 answers

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Spangram: BARBECUE

Theme words: BEANS, BRATS, BURGERS, COLESLAW, SALAD, WATERMELON

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 4, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #488 is BARBECUE.

What are the Strands answers for July 4, 2025?

BEANS, BRATS, BURGERS, COLESLAW, SALAD, WATERMELON, with the spangram BARBECUE.