Strands hint • Puzzle #776
NYT Strands for November 2, 2025
Reveal the clue and answers one beat at a time. Tap the chips below to uncover the spangram letter by letter, flip theme words when you need confirmation, and compare your solve path with our quick strategy coaching.
6 theme wordsSpangram length 83 recent puzzles
Go the distance
Spangram reveal
Tap each tile to uncover the full word, or reveal every letter at once.
Theme word lineup
Work through the grid first, then flip cards to check each discovery. The Strands editors love wordplay—expect rhymes, puns, and category twists.
Solve smarter
- Scan the board for double letters or mirrored diagonals—editors often hide the spangram in those shapes.
- When a theme word confirms part of the clue, shuffle remaining tiles and hunt for similar endings or prefixes.
- Capture your streak by bookmarking the puzzle once you finish. Returning the next day keeps the difficulty curve manageable.