NYT Strands Hint and Answer for November 13, 2025

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

Strands Theme of Nov 13 is:

Out, damned spot!

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Todays' Spangram Hint

The spangram for today's NYT Strands puzzle is a two-word phrase common in household chores, defining the ultimate goal of the theme. Think about the actions you take to achieve cleanliness when a mark appears. This Strands hint points to a common solution to the 'damned spots'.

Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution

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Today's Strands Spangram

Strands Spangram for Nov 13
Today's spangram is:
STAINREMOVAL
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Hint for Today's Theme Words

Today's Strands theme, "Out, damned spot!", directly quotes Lady Macbeth and sets the stage for a game focused on getting rid of unwelcome marks. This theme suggests a series of actions or items used to clean or erase imperfections.

First three letters of each theme word:

BLE...
BLO...
LAU...
SCR...
SOA...
SPR...
STE...

Spoiler Warning

Strands answer for Out, damned spot! 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 13

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!