NYT Strands Hint and Answer for October 14, 2025
Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for today's puzzle
Strands Theme of Oct 14 is:
This & that
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Todays' Spangram Hint
The spangram for today's NYT Strands puzzle is a classic musical genre that often features a strong beat and guitar.
Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution
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Today's Strands Spangram

Today's spangram is:
ROCKANDROLL
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Hint for Today's Theme Words
Today's theme, 'This & that', suggests pairings or common combinations. Think about things often mentioned together.
First three letters of each theme word:
BOU...
CRE...
DIN...
JEL...
PEB...
STO...
Spoiler Warning
Strands answer for This & that are revealed below!
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Answers for Strands Today
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands.Enjoy the game!

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!