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Strands #657 Answers – December 20, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #657, Saturday, December 20, 2025. Today's theme clue: “All the trimmings”.

TANRTS
NMRIOA
EHILSR
CGSAMT
HONTEA
TBRLGN
SBETSL
RIEINE

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Strands #657 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 13 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
A____ · L_____ · O_______ · R_____ · S___ · T_____
Hint 4: the spangram
CHRISTMASTREE

Strands #657 answers

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Spangram: CHRISTMASTREE

Theme words: ANGEL, LIGHTS, ORNAMENT, RIBBON, STAR, TINSEL

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for December 20, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #657 is CHRISTMASTREE.

What are the Strands answers for December 20, 2025?

ANGEL, LIGHTS, ORNAMENT, RIBBON, STAR, TINSEL, with the spangram CHRISTMASTREE.