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Strands Answers (October 05, 2025): Whether you need a clue or the full answer, we’ve got today’s Strands answers in this article.
If you’re a fan of word puzzles, Strands may be your next favorite NYT game. This daily puzzle tests players to locate themed words in a 6x8 grid. The challenge can range from simple to complex, especially on harder days when the hints feel elusive.
If today’s theme has you stumped, don’t worry—you’re in the right place. We’ll guide you to today’s spangram and make solving the puzzle a breeze.
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Today's Strands Theme
Let’s take a moment to see what theme has been provided for today’s challenge.
Today's theme is: DON'T TAKE THE BAIT
The theme might be tricky to grasp, so here’s a simple breakdown to make it easier:
- The theme revolves around methods or strategies that are designed to mislead, distract, or trap someone. It involves the art of creating scenarios or employing tactics that may appear beneficial or enticing on the surface, but are ultimately meant to deceive or manipulate for an ulterior motive.
Today's NYT Strands Hints
If you’re still stuck, don’t worry—here are some hints to help you along:
Strands Hint 1: What are the starting letters of today's words?
There are 8 words including the spangram.
Below are the starting letters & lengths for each of the theme words:
- Starts with "D" and has 9 letters.
- Starts with "D" and has 5 letters.
- Starts with "L" and has 4 letters.
- Starts with "P" and has 4 letters.
- Starts with "R" and has 4 letters.
- Starts with "S" and has 9 letters.
- Starts with "T" and has 5 letters.
And today's spangram starts with "I".
Strands Hint 2: Where are today's words located on today's strands grid?
Here are some clues about their starting positions. For all words except the spangram:
- 0 words start from the bottom row
- 2 words start from the left edge of the grid
- 4 words start from the middle of the grid
Today's NYT Strands Clue Words
If you’re still stuck, don’t worry—here are some hints to help you along:
- PECTISE
- TOIT
- DANIOS
- STAY
- TARO
- TAUPE
The answers are right below, so stop here if you’d rather keep guessing.
Today's NYT Strands Spangram
Drumroll, please! It’s time to reveal today’s Strands spangram:
ITSATRAP
Today's NYT Strands Answers
If you’re still looking for answers after the spangram, you can find them right here:
- DECEPTION
- DECOY
- LURE
- PLOY
- RUSE
- STRATAGEM
- TRICK
Yesterday's NYT Strands Answer (4 October 2025)
Trying to solve yesterday’s Strands (Saturday, 4 October 2025)? Or maybe you’re in a different time zone? Don’t stress; we have the answers you’re after!
Find yesterday's Strands answers, hints and spangram here.
Yesterday's Strands theme was:
BRING IT HOME
Yesterday's Spangram was:
SOUVENIRS
Yesterday's Strands Answers were:
- JEWELRY
- KEYCHAIN
- MAGNET
- POSTCARD
- SHIRT
- SPOON
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