Today's Strands Hints and Clues for "This & that" - Tuesday, October 14, 2025

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If you’re a fan of word puzzles, Strands may be your next favorite NYT game. This daily puzzle tests players to locate themed words in a 6x8 grid. The challenge can range from simple to complex, especially on harder days when the hints feel elusive.

If today’s theme has you stumped, don’t worry—you’re in the right place. We’ll guide you to today’s spangram and make solving the puzzle a breeze.

WARNING: Spoilers ahead! Only read on if you want to know today's Strands answers.

Today's Strands Theme

Let’s take a moment to see what theme has been provided for today’s challenge.

Today's theme is: THIS & THAT

The theme might be tricky to grasp, so here’s a simple breakdown to make it easier:

• Today's theme revolves around items often found in nature or related to earth. Some are solid forms found on the ground, while others can be soft, spreadable treats typically enjoyed during meals or snacks. The juxtaposition highlights the diversity in what can be categorized as solid objects versus delightful culinary creations.

Today's NYT Strands Hints

If you’re still stuck, don’t worry—here are some hints to help you along:

Strands Hint 1: What are the starting letters of today's words?

There are 7 words including the spangram.

Below are the starting letters & lengths for each of the theme words:

• Starts with "B" and has 7 letters.
• Starts with "C" and has 8 letters.
• Starts with "D" and has 6 letters.
• Starts with "J" and has 5 letters.
• Starts with "P" and has 6 letters.
• Starts with "S" and has 5 letters.

And today's spangram starts with "R".

Strands Hint 2: Where are today's words located on today's strands grid?

Here are some clues about their starting positions. For all words except the spangram:

• 1 word starts from the top row
• 1 word starts from the bottom row
• 1 word starts from the left edge of the grid
• 3 words start from the middle of the grid

Today's NYT Strands Clue Words

If you’re still stuck, don’t worry—here are some hints to help you along:

• NOEL
• IRES
• TONE
• ODEONS
• PEON
• TENON

The answers are right below, so stop here if you’d rather keep guessing.

Today's NYT Strands Spangram

Drumroll, please! It’s time to reveal today’s Strands spangram:

ROCKANDROLL

Today's NYT Strands Answers

If you’re still looking for answers after the spangram, you can find them right here:

• BOULDER
• CRESCENT
• DINNER
• JELLY
• PEBBLE
• STONE

Yesterday's NYT Strands Answer (13 October 2025)

Trying to solve yesterday’s Strands (Monday, 13 October 2025)? Or maybe you’re in a different time zone? Don’t stress; we have the answers you’re after!

Find yesterday's Strands answers, hints and spangram here.

Yesterday's Strands theme was:

BRING BINOCULARS

Yesterday's Spangram was:

FALLMIGRATION

Yesterday's Strands Answers were:

• DUCK
• FINCH
• GOOSE
• HAWK
• THRUSH
• WARBLER
• WREN

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Edited by Suryadeepto Sengupta