NYT Strands is a unique word puzzle that challenges players to find new words from randomly arranged letters, all related to a specific bird and describing its characteristics.
The task is to discover the spangram, which for the NYT Strands October 29, 2025, is a phrase that spans two sides of the grid horizontally, defining the puzzle's theme and indicating features standard to Raven.
To solve the puzzle, players can check the image below for word locations and the spangram.
NYT Strands blends elements from other renowned puzzle games like Spelling Bee, Connections, and traditional crosswords.
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