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Strands #653 Answers – December 16, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #653, Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Let me count the ways”.

GYNEKI
NFNSND
IMUIHA
RALAER
HFURET
CITPHD
AMUAGI
TRSEBH

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Strands #653 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 10 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B________ · C_______ · F____ · K__________ · S____
Hint 4: the spangram
HIGHPRAISE

Strands #653 answers

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Spangram: HIGHPRAISE

Theme words: BEAUTIFUL, CHARMING, FUNNY, KINDHEARTED, SMART

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for December 16, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #653 is HIGHPRAISE.

What are the Strands answers for December 16, 2025?

BEAUTIFUL, CHARMING, FUNNY, KINDHEARTED, SMART, with the spangram HIGHPRAISE.