Today’s NYT Strands puzzle for Thursday, December 18, 2025, is #655. Its theme is “Natural remedies.” Start with the spoiler-light hint below if you want to keep solving; the full word list and spangram are in the clearly marked reveal.
Today’s NYT Strands theme
The theme is Natural remedies. Think of familiar foods or ingredients people associate with home remedies. For a stronger nudge, consider ingredients linked in everyday language with cold-season comfort—without treating the puzzle’s wording as medical advice.
How to play NYT Strands
Strands is a themed word-search puzzle. Trace connected letters in the grid to find theme words. The spangram describes the theme and reaches two opposite sides of the board. Finding non-theme words can earn hints.
Spoiler: December 18 Strands answers
Stop here if you are still solving and do not want the answers revealed.
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- TURMERIC
Spangram: IMMUNEBOOSTERS
These are the puzzle’s theme words, not recommendations or evidence that these ingredients prevent or treat illness.
Quick Recap
Rank #3
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