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Strands #494 Answers – July 10, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #494, Thursday, July 10, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Nap time!”.

DEREIR
ACKTED
NKOWSY
SERDEA
LEPYHD
WTNEFA
ERPDIT
AYSEUG

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Strands #494 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 10 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
D_____ · F_______ · K________ · S____ · T____ · W____
Hint 4: the spangram
SLEEPYHEAD

Strands #494 answers

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Spangram: SLEEPYHEAD

Theme words: DROWSY, FATIGUED, KNACKERED, SPENT, TIRED, WEARY

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for July 10, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #494 is SLEEPYHEAD.

What are the Strands answers for July 10, 2025?

DROWSY, FATIGUED, KNACKERED, SPENT, TIRED, WEARY, with the spangram SLEEPYHEAD.