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Issue #657 Sat 20 Dec

NYT Strands Hints & Answer — December 20, 2025

The calendar pages are thinning, and the living room is about to become a project. A quiet, focused grid for a busy weekend.

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CHRISTMASTREE
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  • ANGEL
  • LIGHTS
  • ORNAMENT
  • RIBBON
  • STAR
  • TINSEL

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