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Issue #616 Sun 9 Nov

NYT Strands Hints & Answer — November 9, 2025

A steady, rhythmic progression through the grid today. Some segments demand a bit more patience than others, but the connections emerge with consistent logic.

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4 theme words · 13-letter spangram