Daily puzzles like NYT Strands test your knowledge on various topics. In case you’re having problems solving today’s puzzle (December 12, 2025), then we’ve dropped some hints alongside the full solution.
NYT Strands Hints for December 12, 2025
Hint for NYT Strands Dec 12, 2025 | Image Credit: The New York Times/FandomWire
To get started with the NYT Strands #649 puzzle on December 12, 2025, here are some hints to use:
Theme Clue: The puzzle is about a great English playwright’s titles.
Word Lengths: You’ll find words within 5 to 9 letters.
Spangram Hint: Think about a word to define William Shakespeare.
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Extra Nudge: Think of tales written by William Shakespeare.
If you’re unable to find all the answers, the completed solution is given in the next section.
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Completed puzzle ahead.
NYT Strands Answers for December 12, 2025
Answers for NYT Strands Dec 12, 2025 | Image Credit: The New York Times/FandomWire
The complete solution for the NYT Strands #649 puzzle on December 12, 2025, goes as follows:
Theme: Shakespearean titles
Spangram: THE BARD
Other Words:
- MERCHANT: The Merchant of Venice
- MERRY: The Merry Wives of Windsor
- TWELFTH: Twelfth Night
- SHREW: The Taming of the Shrew
- TEMPEST: The Tempest
- MIDSUMMER: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The puzzle was all about William Shakespeare. Were you able to catch on to today’s puzzle using the hints only? Share with us in the comments below.
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