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What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
The theme clue for Monday, October 27, 2025, is “Witch way?” The answers are words associated with witchcraft and magic.
Starter words for Strands hints
To earn in-game hints, find words of four or more letters that are not part of the theme. These suggested starter words can help:
- WOOD
- CRAM
- RANT
- ROAR
- DIME
- NATION
Spangram hint
The spangram has seven letters. Its path touches the top edge at column 3 and the bottom edge at column 4.
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Full answer for Monday, October 27
Spoilers ahead: the spangram and every theme answer are listed below.
Spangram: WIZARDRY
Theme words: AMULET, POTION, CHARM, WAND, INCANTATION, CAULDRON.
WIZARDRY is the corroborated spelling of the spangram; one published answer list prints “WIZARDY,” omitting the R.
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