NYT Strands Hint and Answer for November 8, 2025

Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for today's puzzle

Strands Theme of Nov 08 is:

Knock, knock!

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Todays' Spangram Hint

The spangram for today's "Knock, knock!" Strands hint is a common phrase used when someone is requesting access. It's what you might say when you're on the other side of a closed barrier.

Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution

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Today's Strands Spangram

Strands Spangram for Nov 8
Today's spangram is:
LETMEIN
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Hint for Today's Theme Words

Today's Strands theme, "Knock, knock!", immediately brings to mind the beginning of a joke or the act of requesting entry. It suggests that the words you're looking for will revolve around the concept of entering a space.

First three letters of each theme word:

DOO...
ENT...
GAT...
ING...
POR...
THR...

Spoiler Warning

Strands answer for Knock, knock! are revealed below!

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Answers for Strands Today

Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands.Enjoy the game!

Strands Hint for Nov 8

How to Play Strands

Objective:

Find all the hidden theme words and the spangram in the letter grid.

Rules:

  • • Words can be spelled in any direction (including diagonally)
  • • Letters can only be used once per word
  • • All letters must be used exactly once
  • • Theme words relate to the given clue
  • • The spangram spans from one side of the board to the opposite side

Tips:

  • • Start by looking for obvious theme-related words
  • • The spangram often contains or relates to the theme
  • • Use the hint button if you're stuck
  • • Pay attention to letter frequency and common word patterns

Scoring:

Find all theme words and the spangram to complete the puzzle. Use hints sparingly to maintain your streak!