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Strands #489 Answers – July 5, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #489, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Every second counts”.

AIURGS
LDSOLS
NUMEHA
TIATKE
ONWCHE
ROSREP
HMROLC
CETECK

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Strands #489 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 11 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C__________ · C____ · H________ · S______ · W____
Hint 4: the spangram
TIMEKEEPERS

Strands #489 answers

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Spangram: TIMEKEEPERS

Theme words: CHRONOMETER, CLOCK, HOURGLASS, SUNDIAL, WATCH

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 5, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #489 is TIMEKEEPERS.

What are the Strands answers for July 5, 2025?

CHRONOMETER, CLOCK, HOURGLASS, SUNDIAL, WATCH, with the spangram TIMEKEEPERS.