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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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Full solution below.
- AMULET
- POTION
- CHARM
- WAND
- INCANTATION
- CAULDRON
Spangram: WIZARDRY
Play the puzzle
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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