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Issue #502 Fri 18 Jul

NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 18, 2025

A light, agile grid that rewards a steady hand and a quick eye. Today's board offers a quiet progression for the afternoon.

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ITSMAGIC
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  • DISAPPEAR
  • ESCAPE
  • LEVITATE
  • MULTIPLY
  • TRANSFORM

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5 theme words · 8-letter spangram