This guide is for the December 4, 2025 edition of NYT Strands, puzzle #641. The theme clue is “In the driver’s seat.” Hints and answers are revealed progressively below; stop before the next section if you want to avoid spoilers.
Strands hint for December 4
The puzzle’s theme clue is “In the driver’s seat.”
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Think about qualities associated with feeling self-assured and in control.
What are the NYT Strands answers for December 4?
Spoilers ahead: The theme words are:
- ASSERTIVE
- ASSURED
- BOLD
- CONFIDENT
- COOL
- SECURE
What is the Strands spangram today?
The December 4, 2025 spangram is LIKEABOSS. A spangram expresses the puzzle’s theme and stretches between opposite sides of the grid. Play NYT Strands.
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Why the year matters
December 4 has a different Strands solution in 2024. That puzzle’s theme clue was “I now pronounce you …”; its theme answers were ACUTE, CEDILLA, CIRCUMFLEX, GRAVE, TILDE, and UMLAUT, and its spangram was DIACRITICS. Check the year if you’re looking for a past puzzle.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Strands hints work
Strands is the New York Times’ daily word puzzle. Finding three non-theme words earns an in-game hint that highlights letters in one of the theme words.
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