Need help with NYT Strands for Tuesday, December 30, 2025? The theme is “2025 Top Twenty.” Start with the spoiler-light hints below, then reveal the spangram and all five theme words when you’re ready.
Today’s Strands theme hint
The theme is 2025 Top Twenty. The puzzle’s entries are song titles; the available answer sources do not identify a chart or ranking method behind the theme name.
Clue words to unlock an in-game hint
Find any three valid non-theme words on the board to unlock a hint that highlights a theme word. These clue words can help you get started:
- STAY
- BRAISE
- SCORN
- BLOG
- RAID
- DIED
Spangram hint
The spangram has eight letters. It touches the top edge at column one and the bottom edge at column two.
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Spangram: HITSONGS
Theme words: ABRACADABRA, DAISIES, GOLDEN, MANCHILD, ORDINARY.
This is NYT Strands game #667, dated December 30, 2025. The answer list is cross-checked against two secondary sources; the New York Times game archive was not available for verification.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Strands hints work
Strands is a themed word-search game. Its spangram describes the theme and connects opposite sides of the board. Finding three valid non-theme words unlocks a hint that highlights one theme word. This mechanics description comes from a third-party game guide, not an official NYT rules page.
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