Issue #647 Wed 10 Dec
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — December 10, 2025
A measured look at the names etched onto gold medals. These grids offer a steady climb through recognized achievement.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The quiet wait in a hotel lobby while the committee prepares to call the morning winners.
Prestigious international honors and intellectual achievement
RECIPIENTS OF MAJOR INTERNATIONAL HONORS
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
Plural noun
9 letters.
Starts with L, ends with S.
LAUREATES
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Starting letters
- 1 C (9 letters)
- 2 L (10 letters)
- 3 M (8 letters)
- 4 P (5 letters)
- 5 P (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (9 letters)
- 2 LI (10 letters)
- 3 ME (8 letters)
- 4 PE (5 letters)
- 5 PH (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Focus on the study of molecular bonds and the properties of matter.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHEMISTRY
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
Consider the craft of written works and the legacy of great authors.
10 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LITERATURE
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Reflect on the science of healing and the advancement of human health.
8 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with ME.
MEDICINE
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Think of the efforts toward global harmony and the end of conflict.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PE.
PEACE
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Look toward the fundamental laws of energy and the motion of the universe.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PH.
PHYSICS
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Spoiler-free help for Strands on December 10, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for December 10, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on December 10, 2025?
NYT Strands on December 10, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 5 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the December 10, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "L" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on December 10, 2025?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 5 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 5 theme words · 9-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 9-letter spangram