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Strands #665 Answers – December 28, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #665, Sunday, December 28, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Load up on tissues”.

CELFNS
SOTRFI
NLDKOS
EESCDN
ZYAHPR
HEMPTI
GCHWEO
UOEEZM

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Strands #665 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 11 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C____ · D___ · H___ · S_____ · S______ · S____ · W_____
Hint 4: the spangram
COLDSYMPTOM

Strands #665 answers

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Spangram: COLDSYMPTOM

Theme words: COUGH, DRIP, HACK, SNEEZE, SNIFFLE, SNORT, WHEEZE

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for December 28, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #665 is COLDSYMPTOM.

What are the Strands answers for December 28, 2025?

COUGH, DRIP, HACK, SNEEZE, SNIFFLE, SNORT, WHEEZE, with the spangram COLDSYMPTOM.