Strands Hints Today: #978, November 6, 2026
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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #978, Friday, November 6, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Autumn walk in the woods”.
Tomorrow's puzzle is already out: Strands #979 for November 7, 2026
FNGHCN
SORIAB
SHROWR
OMUECT
INSKSA
PESELT
ECEVAF
NOROOL
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Strands #978 hints
Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 11 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
A____ · B_____ · H___ · L_____ · M___ · P_______ · T___
Hint 4: the spangram
FORESTFLOOR
Strands #978 answers
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Spangram: FORESTFLOOR
Theme words: ACORN, BRANCH, HUSK, LEAVES, MOSS, PINECONE, TWIG
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FAQ
What is the Strands spangram for November 6, 2026?
The spangram for Strands #978 is FORESTFLOOR.
What are the Strands answers for November 6, 2026?
ACORN, BRANCH, HUSK, LEAVES, MOSS, PINECONE, TWIG, with the spangram FORESTFLOOR.