Issue #965 Sat 24 Oct
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — October 24, 2026 Today
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Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A pile of cotton shirts on the floor, the hum of machinery, and the scent of citrus soap lingering in the air.
Household chores and maintenance
WEEKLY DOMESTIC TASKS
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Two-word compound noun
10 letters.
Starts with L, ends with Y.
LAUNDRY DAY
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 D (9 letters)
- 3 D (5 letters)
- 4 I (4 letters)
- 5 R (4 letters)
- 6 S (4 letters)
- 7 W (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (6 letters)
- 2 DE (9 letters)
- 3 DR (5 letters)
- 4 IR (4 letters)
- 5 RA (4 letters)
- 6 SI (4 letters)
- 7 WA (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A woven carrier to transport your heavy loads between rooms.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BASKET
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
The viscous liquid poured into a cap to strip away stubborn stains.
9 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DE.
DETERGENT
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A rotating drum that vents heat to soften stiff fabrics.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DR.
DRYER
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A flat, heated metal plate used to smooth out wrinkles.
4 letters.
Starts with I.
Starts with IR.
IRON
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A tiered frame for hanging damp items to air out properly.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RACK
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A basin where you might scrub a delicate item by hand.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SI.
SINK
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The loud machine that cycles through rinse and spin phases.
6 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WASHER
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- BASKET
- DETERGENT
- DRYER
- IRON
- RACK
- SINK
- WASHER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for today's Strands. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for October 24, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is today's NYT Strands?
Today's NYT Strands rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does today's Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "L" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 10-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 10-letter spangram