Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Oct 23's puzzle
Strands Theme of Oct 23 is:
The spangram for today's 'Please don't eat me!' theme describes the general characteristic shared by items that you absolutely should not consume. It encompasses their dangerous nature. Think about what makes something inedible and risky to eat.
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Today's theme, "Please don't eat me!", points to things that are best avoided ingesting. These items are known for their unsavory and potentially harmful qualities.
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Strands answer for Please don't eat me! are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!
The spangram for October 23, 2025 Strands puzzle is "POISONOUS". It touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates to the theme "Please don't eat me!".
Today's Strands theme is "Please don't eat me!". 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 "POISONOUS".
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.
