Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "On the court" Strands puzzle on Dec 09.
On the court
The spangram for today's 'On the court' theme is an anagram of the sport itself. It's the central, overarching term that connects all the other clues. Think of the main game played on a court.
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Today's Strands theme, "On the court," refers to actions and terms commonly found in a popular sport played on a court. It's all about the terminology associated with this active game.
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Strands answer for On the court are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!
The spangram for December 9, 2025 Strands puzzle is "BASKETBALL". It touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates to the theme "On the court".
Today's Strands theme is "On the court". This theme connects all the words you need to find in the puzzle.
There are 7 theme words in today's Strands puzzle, plus the spangram "BASKETBALL".
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.
