Strands Hints Today: Theme Clue, Spangram and Answers for October 7 · #948
Strands hints for today, October 7 (#948): our own theme clue, the spangram's shape and word patterns, then every answer behind a reveal.
Hints
- The spangram has 11 letters, starts with T and ends with K. It names the theme.
- There are 5 theme words; the longest is 9 letters, the shortest 6.
- Word patterns: B _ _ _ _ _B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _F _ _ _ _ _ _ _Q _ _ _ _ _S _ _ _ _ _ _ _
- Spangram pattern: T I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Reveal the Strands answers
Spangram: TICKLEDPINK
- BARBIE
- BUBBLEGUM
- FLAMINGO
- QUARTZ
- SHOCKING
Strands #948, edited by Tracy Bennett. The theme clue is 4 words long on the NYT page.
Past Strands hints and answers
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- October 3, 2026
- October 2, 2026
- October 1, 2026
- September 30, 2026
- September 29, 2026
Strands is a New York Times game. We're not affiliated with the Times; the hints are our own, and answers sit behind a reveal so you take as much or as little help as you want.