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Strands #493 Answers – July 9, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #493, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Party time!”.

POONED
ETLCTR
NNLOSE
NACARA
IFOBAM
TENTEG
TNIRTN
SOBUNI

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Strands #493 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
B______ · B______ · C_______ · P______ · S_______
Hint 4: the spangram
DECORATIONS

Strands #493 answers

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Spangram: DECORATIONS

Theme words: BALLOON, BUNTING, CONFETTI, PENNANT, STREAMER

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 9, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #493 is DECORATIONS.

What are the Strands answers for July 9, 2025?

BALLOON, BUNTING, CONFETTI, PENNANT, STREAMER, with the spangram DECORATIONS.