Issue #781 Fri 7 Nov
Strands hints — November 7, 2025
Some grids invite a slow, steady pace. Others require you to find the movement hidden within the letters.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The brass section crescendos as the floor clears and the room begins to spin in time with the percussion.
Regional musical genres from the Americas
CULTURAL SONIC TRADITIONS
Spangram 4 nudges · 10 letters
The connector word
Compound of two common nouns
10 letters.
Starts with L, ends with C.
LATINMUSIC
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 M (8 letters)
- 2 R (9 letters)
- 3 S (5 letters)
- 4 S (5 letters)
- 5 T (5 letters)
- 6 T (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 MA (8 letters)
- 2 RE (9 letters)
- 3 SA (5 letters)
- 4 SA (5 letters)
- 5 TA (5 letters)
- 6 TE (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
A large ensemble of string players in sombreros playing under the warm evening lights.
8 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MARIACHI
Theme word 2 of 6 5 nudges · 9 letters
A theme word
Deep bass lines that vibrate through the car windows on a humid night in the city.
9 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
REGGAETON
Theme word 3 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
Sharp, quick footwork that requires a partner who knows exactly when to spin.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SALSA
Theme word 4 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
The rhythmic heartbeat of a massive street parade that refuses to stop until dawn.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SAMBA
Theme word 5 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A dramatic, close-quarters embrace where every sharp movement counts.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TA.
TANGO
Theme word 6 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
Accordion melodies drifting through a dance hall on the border.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TE.
TEJANO