At a Glance
- Theme: “If you ask me” (subjective thoughts)
- Date: Dec. 27, 2025
- Spangram: MYTWOCENTS
- Why it matters: Fans of NYT Strands can quickly find answers and enjoy daily hints.
NYT Strands released its Dec. 27, 2025 puzzle with a theme centered on subjective thoughts. The puzzle offers a set of hidden words and a spangram that stretches across the grid. Players can use the daily hints page on News Of Fort Worth to help solve the challenge.

Puzzle Theme and Clues
The theme “If you ask me” invites players to look for words that reflect personal opinions. Clue words that unlock in-game hints include VOICE, PINT, POOL, TOOL, PERT, LOOK, COIN, LOIN, POINT, VIEW, CENT, and CENTS. Finding any four-letter or longer word triggers the reveal of a theme word.
- VOICE
- PINT
- POOL
- TOOL
- PERT
- LOOK
- COIN
- LOIN
- POINT
- VIEW
- CENT
- CENTS
Answers and Spangram
The non-spangram answers that fit the theme are TAKE, OPINION, OUTLOOK, VIEWPOINT, and PERSPECTIVE. The spangram, a word that spans from one side of the puzzle to the other, is MYTWOCENTS. To locate it, look for the letter M three columns to the right on the top row and follow the path downwards.
How to Solve
Players can use the daily hints page on News Of Fort Worth to discover clue words and answers. Each time three four-letter or longer words are found, a theme word is revealed. Once all theme words and the spangram are uncovered, every letter on the board will be used.
Key Takeaways
- Theme is “If you ask me” (subjective thoughts)
- Answers include TAKE, OPINION, OUTLOOK, VIEWPOINT, PERSPECTIVE
- Spangram is MYTWOCENTS, found by starting at the M on the top row
With the theme, clues, and spangram revealed, NYT Strands enthusiasts can tackle the Dec. 27 puzzle with confidence and enjoy the satisfaction of completing the grid.

