Issue #627 Thu 20 Nov
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — November 20, 2025
A quiet Wednesday for the puzzle desk, though the grid itself suggests plenty of chatter. Lean in and listen closely to what the letters have to say.
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Reveal the spangram
SPREADTHEWORD
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- GOSSIP
- HEARSAY
- REPORT
- RUMOR
- SCUTTLEBUTT
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 13-letter spangram