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Hints for Strands #605
Stop at the level of help you need to keep the puzzle enjoyable.
Theme clue
Think of a famous poem and a bird associated with the word “Nevermore!”
First-letter clues
The theme answers begin with BL, CL, WI, FE, and OM. The spangram begins with TH.
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Spangram clue
It names the bird tied to the theme. The 12-letter phrase is mostly vertical; it crosses the board from the left edge to the right edge on row six, according to TechRadar’s October 28, 2025 guide.
How Strands hints work
Trace words by dragging or tapping their letters. Found theme words remain highlighted, and the goal is to find the theme words that fill the board. The spangram describes the theme and connects two opposite sides; it can consist of two words. As Parade’s October 29, 2025 guide explains, finding three non-theme words earns an in-game hint that reveals the letters of a theme word.
Full answers for Strands #605
Spoilers below.
Theme: “Nevermore!”
- BLACK
- CLEVER
- WINGED
- FEATHERED
- OMNIVOROUS
Spangram
THATSSORAVEN (THAT’S SO RAVEN)
The phrase connects the theme to the raven in Poe’s poem “The Raven.”
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Optional words for earning an in-game hint
If you want to reveal a theme word through the game rather than use the answer list, TechRadar suggests trying these non-theme words: ROSE, WIDE, TRACKER, HEAT, and DIVE. You need three valid non-theme words to earn a hint.
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