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Spoilers ahead: NYT Strands puzzle #603, dated Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, has the theme clue “Witch way?” If you want a nudge before seeing the answers, think of a “School of _______.”
Hints for Strands #603
Theme clue
The theme is “Witch way?” The answers are associated with magic and witchcraft.
Spangram hint
The seven-letter spangram starts at the top edge in column 3 and reaches the bottom edge in column 4. That gives its endpoints, not a verified cell-by-cell route.
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All Things How and TechRadar report that finding these words triggers hints: WOOD, CRAM, RANT, ROAR, DIME, and NATION.
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Full answers for NYT Strands #603
Full solution below.
- AMULET
- POTION
- CHARM
- WAND
- INCANTATION
- CAULDRON
Spangram: WIZARDRY
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Open the official NYT Games Strands page to play. The answer guides used for this solution were published Oct. 26, ahead of the puzzle date; a daily puzzle’s “today” label may vary by time zone.
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