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Issue #477 Mon 23 Jun

NYT Strands Hints & Answer — June 23, 2025

The ink is dry, the grid is set, and the morning quiet is ready to be broken by a few well-placed letters. A patient approach serves as the best strategy for today's layout.

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ROCKGROUPS
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  • CHEAP
  • HEADS
  • PUMPKINS
  • SMASHING
  • TALKING
  • TRICK

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Stiff
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6 theme words · 10-letter spangram