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Strands #663 Answers – December 26, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #663, Friday, December 26, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Please hold”.

HCTHCN
OEAIGU
HSMFTL
BOXING
CKLLOD
ATETOA
ALLZAY
BTOZIP

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Strands #663 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are eight theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 9 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B_____ · G___ · L____ · M____ · P____ · S___ · T_____ · T___
Hint 4: the spangram
BOXINGDAY

Strands #663 answers

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Spangram: BOXINGDAY

Theme words: BALLOT, GIFT, LUNCH, MATCH, PIZZA, SHOE, TACKLE, TOOL

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for December 26, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #663 is BOXINGDAY.

What are the Strands answers for December 26, 2025?

BALLOT, GIFT, LUNCH, MATCH, PIZZA, SHOE, TACKLE, TOOL, with the spangram BOXINGDAY.