Issue #652 Mon 15 Dec
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — December 15, 2025
A steady hand and a keen eye are the requirements for today's grid. Navigating these paths requires patience.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The dial turning from static gray to a vivid, buzzing Sunday evening broadcast.
Broadcast history and television technology.
TELEVISION BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
A compound noun written as a single word.
7 letters.
Starts with C, ends with V.
COLORTV
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (5 letters)
- 2 B (6 letters)
- 3 B (4 letters)
- 4 G (5 letters)
- 5 G (6 letters)
- 6 G (5 letters)
- 7 L (5 letters)
- 8 W (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AC (5 letters)
- 2 BL (6 letters)
- 3 BL (4 letters)
- 4 GI (5 letters)
- 5 GO (6 letters)
- 6 GR (5 letters)
- 7 LO (5 letters)
- 8 WH (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A vast expanse of land measured for farming.
5 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AC.
ACRES
Theme word 2 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The vital fluid circulating through the human body.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLOODS
Theme word 3 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The shade of the clear sky on a cloudless day.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLUE
Theme word 4 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Young female children.
5 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GI.
GIRLS
Theme word 5 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Having the color or luster of a precious metal.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GO.
GOLDEN
Theme word 6 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The characteristic shade of fresh grass.
5 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GR.
GREEN
Theme word 7 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
An aquatic plant known for its large, fragrant flowers.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LO.
LOTUS
Theme word 8 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The lightest of all colors, resembling fresh snow.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WH.
WHITE
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- ACRES
- BLOODS
- BLUE
- GIRLS
- GOLDEN
- GREEN
- LOTUS
- WHITE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on December 15, 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 15, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on December 15, 2025?
NYT Strands on December 15, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 8 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the December 15, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "C" — 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 15, 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 8 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- At a glance
- 8 theme words · 7-letter spangram