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Strands #578 Answers – October 2, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #578, Thursday, October 2, 2025. Today's theme clue: “The slightest touch …”.

ELNDGO
IHALES
GARFWS
TELEIA
ACIDTM
TYACHE
INRYWR
ADEPSI

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Strands #578 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 14 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
D_____ · D_______ · F______ · G_______ · W____
Hint 4: the spangram
HANDLEWITHCARE

Strands #578 answers

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Spangram: HANDLEWITHCARE

Theme words: DAINTY, DELICATE, FRAGILE, GOSSAMER, WISPY

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for October 2, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #578 is HANDLEWITHCARE.

What are the Strands answers for October 2, 2025?

DAINTY, DELICATE, FRAGILE, GOSSAMER, WISPY, with the spangram HANDLEWITHCARE.