Strands NYT puzzle: Don't take the bait for October 5, 2025

Play the Don't take the bait Strands puzzle released on October 5, 2025. This word search includes 7 theme words, a 8-letter spanagram, and a 8×6 letter grid.

October 5, 2025 • 8 total words • 8-letter spanagram

Theme keywords: Take, Bait

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Theme overviewDon't take the bait
Grid details8 rows × 6 columns
Word breakdown7 theme words
Target keywords: Take, Bait

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Discover how “Don't take the bait” connects the spanagram and every themed word in this Strands puzzle released on October 5, 2025.

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  • Spanagram: ITSATRAP (8 letters)
  • Total words: 8
  • Grid size: 8×6

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TakeBait

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