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Strands #654 Answers – December 17, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #654, Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Out of line”.

SAAUED
KEWLNT
CRIETL
KOOTVI
EDTAEN
LOPLSL
DSETNA
EDIOFF

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Strands #654 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
A____ · A_____ · C______ · L_______ · T_____ · U_____
Hint 4: the spangram
ALITTLEOFF

Strands #654 answers

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Spangram: ALITTLEOFF

Theme words: ASKEW, ASLANT, CROOKED, LOPSIDED, TILTED, UNEVEN

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for December 17, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #654 is ALITTLEOFF.

What are the Strands answers for December 17, 2025?

ASKEW, ASLANT, CROOKED, LOPSIDED, TILTED, UNEVEN, with the spangram ALITTLEOFF.