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Strands #609 Answers – November 2, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #609, Sunday, November 2, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Go the distance”.

STRNCA
TAOIEP
UHTMEP
RNTERE
NERAKE
HYIORF
DTNAIS
RAMNIH

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Strands #609 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 8 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
F_____ · H________ · P___ · R_____ · S____ · T_________
Hint 4: the spangram
MARATHON

Strands #609 answers

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Spangram: MARATHON

Theme words: FINISH, HYDRATION, PACE, RUNNER, START, TIMEKEEPER

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for November 2, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #609 is MARATHON.

What are the Strands answers for November 2, 2025?

FINISH, HYDRATION, PACE, RUNNER, START, TIMEKEEPER, with the spangram MARATHON.