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Strands #597 Answers – October 21, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #597, Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Banding together”.

PENAGE
OERTSO
LIVECN
EMTREC
RCREAD
AHCOEL
NDNHIR
ESIENE

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Strands #597 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 11 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
E_____ · H________ · M__________ · O_____ · S____
Hint 4: the spangram
LIVECONCERT

Strands #597 answers

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Spangram: LIVECONCERT

Theme words: ENCORE, HEADLINER, MERCHANDISE, OPENER, STAGE

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for October 21, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #597 is LIVECONCERT.

What are the Strands answers for October 21, 2025?

ENCORE, HEADLINER, MERCHANDISE, OPENER, STAGE, with the spangram LIVECONCERT.