Today’s NYT Strands for 7 December 2025 brought a style-focused challenge. If you’re looking for quick guidance on how to solve it, this page collects hints and the complete solution—without spoiling anything too early.
7 December 2025 NYT Strands Theme: “You’re Styling!”
Today’s theme took solvers straight into the world of personal grooming and beauty services. The puzzle felt approachable and contemporary, using familiar services and treatments that connect to a central location where style transformations happen. The spangram provided a satisfying anchor that tied the entire beauty experience together.
7 December 2025 NYT Strands: Hints
- Think of services you might receive at a professional establishment dedicated to beauty and personal appearance.
- Look for hair and skin treatments that help you look your best.
- The grid hides various styling services available in one common place.
- Expect words connected to hair care and facial treatments.
- The spangram ties the entire experience together—look for a two-word phrase spanning sections of the board that describes where these services are offered.
7 December 2025 NYT Strands: Answers
- Braiding
- Extensions
- Facial
- Haircut
- Waxing
Spangram
Beauty Salon
A two-word phrase representing the central hub where all the hidden theme words come together. This is the common establishment offering everything from hair styling to skincare services that keep you looking fresh and fabulous.
How Strands works
Strands is a daily word search puzzle with a twist:
- You’re given a theme.
- The grid is packed with hidden words tied to that theme.
- Words can run in any direction, including diagonals.
- Once you find all the theme words, you’re done!
Each puzzle usually has around 6–8 theme words.
Tips to become a NYT Strands pro
- Start with obvious words. Look for clear connections to the theme first.
- Scan diagonals early. Strands loves to hide words at an angle.
- Build around found words. Clearing one often reveals patterns for the next.
- Use hints wisely. Earn them by spotting bonus words, and save them for tough moments.
- Think about synonyms—the puzzle sometimes uses indirect or symbolic clues.
Final Thoughts
This was a straightforward, enjoyable puzzle—especially satisfying for those who appreciate a dose of self-care and pampering. The theme offered a practical look at beauty services without being overly tricky. How many of these words did you uncover before checking the answers?
Shashwat
Senior tech reporter and reviewer at Nerd’s Chalk, Shashwat spends his idle hours reading classics, writing fiction, smashing Xbox controllers, or playing Jackson guitars.
