NYT Strands puzzle #644, dated December 7, 2025, has the theme clue “You’re styling!” Read the progressive hints below before opening the full answer list.
Hints for Strands #644
Hint 1: Think of a place
The theme points to a place where you might see a stylist and an esthetician.
Hint 2: Think of services
The remaining words are services you could book there, including options for hair and personal care.
Spoiler: the spangram and answers
The spangram is BEAUTYSALON, an 11-letter answer. Its first contact is on the left side at row 4, and its last contact is at the bottom in column 5, according to TechRadar’s December 7 answer page.
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1Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors2Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches3Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsThe five theme words are:
- BRAIDING
- EXTENSIONS
- FACIAL
- HAIRCUT
- WAXING
Together, the answers fit the “You’re styling!” theme: braiding, extensions, and haircuts are hair services, while facials and waxing are personal-care services.
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