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Strands #979 Answers – November 7, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #979, Saturday, November 7, 2026. Today's theme clue: “In the blink of an eye”.

OOHSYR
SWRTWR
HTURHU
WLHEIH
HEAKZE
OATSTH
OZFLRH
MHSAUS

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Strands #979 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 13 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
F____ · H_____ · R___ · S_____ · W___ · W_____ · Z___
Hint 4: the spangram
WHATSTHEHURRY

Strands #979 answers

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Spangram: WHATSTHEHURRY

Theme words: FLASH, HURTLE, RUSH, STREAK, WHIZ, WHOOSH, ZOOM

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for November 7, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #979 is WHATSTHEHURRY.

What are the Strands answers for November 7, 2026?

FLASH, HURTLE, RUSH, STREAK, WHIZ, WHOOSH, ZOOM, with the spangram WHATSTHEHURRY.