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Issue #668 Wed 31 Dec

NYT Strands Hints & Answer — December 31, 2025

The final grid of the year arrives with a measured pace. Expect a collection of movements that return to their starting point.

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ROUNDANDROUND
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  • CIRCLE
  • ORBIT
  • PIROUETTE
  • ROTATE
  • SPIN
  • WHIRL

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6 theme words · 13-letter spangram