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Issue #501 Thu 17 Jul

NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 17, 2025

The house lights dim and the program rustles. This grid offers a familiar tour of a grand venue, where every vantage point has its own distinct view of the stage.

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THEATERS
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  • BALCONY
  • BOXES
  • LOBBY
  • MEZZANINE
  • ORCHESTRA
  • WINGS

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6 theme words · 8-letter spangram