Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Sep 29's puzzle
Strands Theme of Sep 29 is:
The spangram for today's 'Chew on that!' theme is an eight-letter word that spans across the entire grid. It refers to a common characteristic found in many products related to the theme. It's what gives a chewable product its distinct taste.
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Today's NYT Strands theme, "Chew on that!", directly points to items you might enjoy for a good chew. Think about things that are meant to be chewed and enjoyed for their taste.
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Strands answer for Chew on that! are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!

The spangram for September 29, 2025 Strands puzzle is "GUMFLAVOR". It touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates to the theme "Chew on that!".
Today's Strands theme is "Chew on that!". This theme connects all the words you need to find in the puzzle.
There are 5 theme words in today's Strands puzzle, plus the spangram "GUMFLAVOR".
A spangram is a special word in NYT Strands that touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates directly to the puzzle's theme. It uses every letter in the theme at least once.
Start by identifying the theme, then look for the spangram (it touches two sides). Use the hint button if you're stuck - it highlights one theme word. Work your way through the grid, connecting letters in any direction.