Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Dec 29's puzzle
Strands Theme of Dec 29 is:
The spangram for today, 'SUITYOURSELF', is a phrase that perfectly encapsulates the theme. It's an idiom that ties into personal choice and might even suggest a type of clothing. This is your Strands Hint for finding the central phrase.
Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution

Today's theme, 'Are you putting me on?', playfully hints at elements of attire or perhaps a bit of trickery. Think about things people 'put on' in a literal or figurative sense.
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Strands answer for Are you putting me on? are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!

The spangram for December 29, 2025 Strands puzzle is "SUITYOURSELF". It touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates to the theme "Are you putting me on?".
Today's Strands theme is "Are you putting me on?". 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 "SUITYOURSELF".
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.