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Strands #649 Answers – December 12, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #649, Friday, December 12, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Shakespearean titles”.

RMUTSE
EMSMPW
MIDETE
THESHR
EMBARD
RCHMHT
NAEYWF
TRRTEL

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Strands #649 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 7 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
M_______ · M____ · M________ · S____ · T______ · T______
Hint 4: the spangram
THEBARD

Strands #649 answers

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Spangram: THEBARD

Theme words: MERCHANT, MERRY, MIDSUMMER, SHREW, TEMPEST, TWELFTH

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for December 12, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #649 is THEBARD.

What are the Strands answers for December 12, 2025?

MERCHANT, MERRY, MIDSUMMER, SHREW, TEMPEST, TWELFTH, with the spangram THEBARD.