Strands hints today — NYT answer & spangram [November 06]

All hints (no spoilers)

If you're working on today's NYT Strands puzzle #780 and need some help, you're in the right place. We've got hints that'll point you in the right direction, plus the full solution when you're ready to see it.

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The theme for today's puzzle is "___ City". It includes items that are often collected, cherished, or displayed for their nostalgic or rare value.
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• Starts with: NICK
• Hint: The spangram refers to items that are gathered and valued by collectors in various categories.

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Today's spangram on the grid is: NICKNAME.
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To assist you in uncovering all the words, here are the first three letters of every theme word in today's puzzle:

• EME
• ETE
• GOL
• MAG
• MOT
• MUS
• WIN

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Here is the complete list of theme words for today's puzzle:

• EMERALD
• ETERNAL
• GOLDEN
• MAGIC
• MOTOR
• MUSIC
• WINDY

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