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Strands #977 Answers – November 5, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #977, Thursday, November 5, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Handle with care”.

NDVEAD
IWIMER
RAGEGB
AHCARO
CRGBNU
TENRDF
DCIEHA
ANKATI

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Strands #977 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 12 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B____ · C________ · D______ · F____ · G_____ · W___
Hint 4: the spangram
GIVEMEABREAK

Strands #977 answers

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Spangram: GIVEMEABREAK

Theme words: BREAD, CHARACTER, DANCING, FAITH, GROUND, WIND

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for November 5, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #977 is GIVEMEABREAK.

What are the Strands answers for November 5, 2026?

BREAD, CHARACTER, DANCING, FAITH, GROUND, WIND, with the spangram GIVEMEABREAK.