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Strands #656 Answers – December 19, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #656, Friday, December 19, 2025. Today's theme clue: “On the chopping block”.

JULICU
ENNEEB
MAKING
ILCETH
CSHDCE
EMIAUT
IEFNID
NCFOEC

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Strands #656 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 12 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C_________ · C___ · D___ · J_______ · M____ · S____
Hint 4: the spangram
MAKINGTHECUT

Strands #656 answers

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Spangram: MAKINGTHECUT

Theme words: CHIFFONADE, CUBE, DICE, JULIENNE, MINCE, SLICE

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for December 19, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #656 is MAKINGTHECUT.

What are the Strands answers for December 19, 2025?

CHIFFONADE, CUBE, DICE, JULIENNE, MINCE, SLICE, with the spangram MAKINGTHECUT.