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Strands #581 Answers – October 5, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #581, Sunday, October 5, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Don't take the bait”.

EPTIRI
CEONTC
DSATRK
ITMDAP
GECELU
AAOEPR
TRYSLE
STRUOY

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Strands #581 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 8 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
D________ · D____ · L___ · P___ · R___ · S________ · T____
Hint 4: the spangram
ITSATRAP

Strands #581 answers

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Spangram: ITSATRAP

Theme words: DECEPTION, DECOY, LURE, PLOY, RUSE, STRATAGEM, TRICK

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for October 5, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #581 is ITSATRAP.

What are the Strands answers for October 5, 2025?

DECEPTION, DECOY, LURE, PLOY, RUSE, STRATAGEM, TRICK, with the spangram ITSATRAP.