Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Dec 02's puzzle
Strands Theme of Dec 02 is:
The spangram for today's 'On the web' theme is an eight-letter word that spans the entire grid. Think about creatures that are literally 'on a web' and are well-known for spinning them.
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Today's theme, "On the web," is a clever play on words. It suggests something that exists or happens on the internet, but in this context, it leads to a very different kind of 'web'.
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Strands answer for On the web are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!

The spangram for December 2, 2025 Strands puzzle is "SPIDERS". It touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates to the theme "On the web".
Today's Strands theme is "On the web". This theme connects all the words you need to find in the puzzle.
There are 6 theme words in today's Strands puzzle, plus the spangram "SPIDERS".
A spangram is a special word in NYT Strands that touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates directly to the puzzle's theme. It uses every letter in the theme at least once.
Start by identifying the theme, then look for the spangram (it touches two sides). Use the hint button if you're stuck - it highlights one theme word. Work your way through the grid, connecting letters in any direction.