NYT Strands Today - Hint for "Moonlighting", Spangram and Answer of Dec 15 - Strands Today
Here's the answer and solution for NYT Strands #287- Moonlighting
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What Are Today's NYT Strands hints for "Moonlighting"?
let me show you the hints for Dec 15's NYT Strands puzzle below.
Today's NYT Strands hint #1 - Theme
Moonlighting
Today's theme is 'Moonlighting,' which refers to the phases and characteristics of the moon. Dive into this celestial theme to uncover the hidden words related to lunar phases.
Today's NYT Strands hint #2 - hint for Spangram
- spangram begin with: LUNA
- spangram hint: The spangram is a term that encapsulates the various stages of the moon's appearance in the sky. Think about the scientific term used to describe these stages.
Today's NYT Strands hint #3 - Spangram Word
Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Strands today!

- today's spangram word is: LUNARPHASE
Today's NYT Strands hint #4 - hint for theme words
The clues are all related to the different shapes and appearances of the moon as it orbits the Earth. Consider terms that describe the moon's illumination and its gradual changes.
here are the first three letters of each today's theme word:
- CRE
- FUL
- GIB
- QUA
- WAN
- WAX
Today's NYT Strands hint #5 - the Answer
Here is the full list of theme words:
Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Strands today!

- CRESCENT
- FULL
- GIBBOUS
- QUARTER
- WANING
- WAXING