Issue #605 Wed 29 Oct
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — October 29, 2025
A dense grid requires a measured approach today. Navigate the layout with care to uncover the path.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Look at a rooster. Look closely.
Literary figures and their avian counterparts.
POETIC REFERENCE TO A FAMOUS BIRD
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
Three-word catchphrase.
12 letters.
Starts with T, ends with N.
THATSSORAVEN
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 F (9 letters)
- 4 O (10 letters)
- 5 W (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BL (5 letters)
- 2 CL (6 letters)
- 3 FE (9 letters)
- 4 OM (10 letters)
- 5 WI (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The shade of a moonless sky or a freshly paved driveway.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLACK
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Quick to solve a riddle or find the exit in a maze.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CL.
CLEVER
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Soft quills that help keep a bird dry and warm during a storm.
9 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FE.
FEATHERED
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
A diet that includes everything from berries to kitchen scraps.
10 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OM.
OMNIVOROUS
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Capable of taking flight and catching updrafts above the trees.
6 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WI.
WINGED
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- BLACK
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- FEATHERED
- OMNIVOROUS
- WINGED
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on October 29, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for October 29, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on October 29, 2025?
NYT Strands on October 29, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 5 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the October 29, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "T" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on October 29, 2025?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 5 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 12-letter spangram