NYT Strands unveils a wellness-themed puzzle with IMMUNEBOOSTERS as today’s spangram
NYT Strands unveils a wellness-themed puzzle with IMMUNEBOOSTERS as today’s spangram
NYT Strands unveils a wellness-themed puzzle with IMMUNEBOOSTERS as today’s spangram
The New York Times’ word game Strands has released its latest puzzle for Thursday, December 18, 2025. This edition follows the theme of Natural remedies, challenging players to uncover words linked to health-boosting ingredients.
The game blends elements of a crossword and a word search. Players must find all the theme words and a special spangram—a phrase that spans the entire board. Today’s spangram is IMMUNEBOOSTERS, tying into the puzzle’s focus on wellness.
The theme words for this round include ELDERBERRY, TURMERIC, GARLIC, HONEY, and LEMON. Unlike traditional word games, Strands allows players to submit non-theme words for hints. Each correct guess earns credit toward revealing a theme word. Strands is playable on the New York Times website and through the NYT Games app. The rules are straightforward: use every letter on the board exactly once. There’s no way to fail—players simply win once all letters are correctly assigned.
This puzzle arrives months after the release of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, which launched on June 26, 2025. The game continues to offer daily challenges, mixing wordplay with creative themes. Today’s edition highlights familiar ingredients known for their health benefits.