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Strands #659 Answers – December 22, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #659, Monday, December 22, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Pass it along”.

OBTEGA
ODEWDG
KNLING
RARAEN
ECFCSI
NGIFTA
OOLRRE
ITINGS

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Strands #659 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 9 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B___ · C_____ · E_______ · G_____ · L_____ · S____ · W___
Hint 4: the spangram
REGIFTING

Strands #659 answers

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Spangram: REGIFTING

Theme words: BOOK, CANDLE, EARRINGS, GADGET, LOTION, SCARF, WINE

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for December 22, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #659 is REGIFTING.

What are the Strands answers for December 22, 2025?

BOOK, CANDLE, EARRINGS, GADGET, LOTION, SCARF, WINE, with the spangram REGIFTING.