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Issue #662 Thu 25 Dec

NYT Strands Hints & Answer — December 25, 2025

A seasonal grid for a mid-winter morning. This puzzle asks for a bit of patience as the board unfurls.

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CHRISTMASDAYS
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  • DRUMMERS
  • LADIES
  • LORDS
  • MAIDS
  • PIPERS
  • SWANS

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6 theme words · 13-letter spangram

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