NYT Strands Answers
Find the theme words, uncover the spangram. We solve NYT Strands every day and publish the full solution. The latest puzzle is Monday October 5 2026.
TODAYS THEME
“Oh well, too bad, such a shame”
SPANGRAM
SADTROMBONE
THEME WORDS
ALASBOOHOOBUMMERSORRYSUCKSUNFORTUNATE
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HOW STRANDS WORKS
Strands is the NYT daily word search twist: find the theme words hidden in the 6 by 8 board. Letters connect in any direction and every letter gets used exactly once. The spangram describes the theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. Play free at nytimes.com.
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