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Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 3 #640

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 3, No. 640.

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Today’s NYT Strands puzzle is a real tough one, I thought. But then I have never been good at this school subject (that’s a hint). Some of the answers are difficult to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on.

I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story.

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Hint for today’s Strands puzzle

Today’s Strands theme is: It all adds up.

If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: Got a calculator?

Clue words to unlock in-game hints

Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. If you’re stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints but any words of four or more letters that you find will work:

CALL, HALL, PATH, QUIT, TALL, MATH, SALE, SOLE, LASS, SALON, SALONS

Answers for today’s Strands puzzle

These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers:

GRAPH, EQUATION, THEOREM, CALCULATION, FUNCTION

Today’s Strands spangram

Today’s Strands spangram is MATHCLASS. To find it, start with the M that’s the bottom letter on the far-left row, and wind up.

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Last‑Chance PS5 Deals Still Remaining: Save $100 on Digital, Disc and Pro Models

Cyber Monday may be over, but you can still grab PS5 bundles starting at $399, perfect for holiday gifting.

While it’s true that Cyber Monday is technically done and dusted, PS5 deals are still hanging on and they’re some of the best discounts we’ve seen all year. If you’re in the market for a new console for the holidays, this is your final shot to save around $100 off across multiple PlayStation 5 models. Just don’t wait too long; these lingering Cyber Monday bargains won’t stick around.

If you’re looking to get into the PS5 ecosystem for the least possible money, Amazon has the PS5 Digital Edition 825GB Fortnite Flowering Chaos Bundle for just $399. Walmart is offering the same $100 discount, while Best Buy is taking $100 off a range of consoles. Best Buy currently lists the PS5 Pro for $650, with Amazon shaving a dollar off at $649..

The disc‑free console is the cheapest option, but it means all your games will need to be downloaded. While digital discounts can go far, physical games are often cheaper if you know where to look. Opting for the disc drive version now could save you money in the long run. Plus, you’ll be able to play any old PS4 discs in your collection, borrow games from friends and take advantage of physical title discounts at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop and more.

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The PS5 Pro is the pinnacle of Sony’s lineup, offering more speed and power all‑around. It’s ideal for those who want the very best performance and future‑proofing.

If you’re committing to Sony with a new console, it’s worth checking out all the best PlayStation deals for additional savings on games, headsets and controllers. Bundling accessories now can help you stretch your holiday budget further.

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Why this deal matters

The PS5 doesn’t drop in price often, and this is a rare chance to save $100 across three different versions: Slim Digital, Slim Disc and Pro. Whether you’re buying your very first PlayStation 5 or upgrading to the Pro, this is a fantastic opportunity, especially since the Slim deal has already sold out once and may not linger for long.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Dec. 3

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 3.

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It was a bit tricky, especially 1-Down, which mentioned a game I’ve never heard of before. Want the answers? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.