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Hints for the November 8, 2025 Strands puzzle
Theme hint
“Knock, knock!”
One more nudge
Think of an attempt to gain entry.
Opening-letter hint
In the guide’s grid order, the answers begin EN, PO, GA, LE, DO, IN, TH. These initials include the spangram.
Spoiler: the November 8 spangram and answers
The spangram is LET ME IN (also written as LETMEIN). The six other theme words are:
- ENTRANCE
- PORTAL
- GATE
- DOORWAY
- INGRESS
- THRESHOLD
That makes seven theme entries altogether, counting the spangram. The answer set is reported by Forbes and corroborated by Parade.
How Strands hints work
Strands is a word-search-style game played on a six-by-eight letter grid. Connect adjacent letters vertically, horizontally, or diagonally to form words that fit the daily theme. The spangram describes that theme and touches at least two sides of the board, though it does not have to start or finish at an edge.
Finding three valid words that are not theme answers unlocks an in-game hint highlighting the letters of a theme word. The game is available on the NYT website and in the NYT Games app. For the rules and mechanics described here, see the Forbes guide.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Which November 8 puzzle is this?
This answer set is for November 8, 2025, puzzle #615. The date-only title can be ambiguous: November 8, 2026 is still in the future as of October 8, 2026, and these answers do not refer to that date.
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