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At present’s NYT Strands puzzle is a enjoyable one, particularly for animal lovers, however a few of the solutions are powerful to unscramble. Should you want hints and solutions, learn on.
I am going into depth in regards to the rules for Strands in this story.
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Trace for in the present day’s Strands puzzle
At present’s Strands theme is: Uncommon companions.
If that does not assist you to, here is a clue: Past cats and canines.
Clue phrases to unlock in-game hints
Your objective is to search out hidden phrases that match the puzzle’s theme. Should you’re caught, discover any phrases you’ll be able to. Each time you discover three phrases of 4 letters or extra, Strands will reveal one of many theme phrases. These are the phrases I used to get these hints however any phrases of 4 or extra letters that you just discover will work:
- SEXY, KEPT, GILL, PILL, PHAT, PEAT, PATE, CHILL, CHIP, COLT, CILIA, HOLT, CHIN
Solutions for in the present day’s Strands puzzle
These are the solutions that tie into the theme. The objective of the puzzle is to search out all of them, together with the spangram, a theme phrase that reaches from one facet of the puzzle to the opposite. When you might have all of them (I initially thought there have been all the time eight however discovered that the quantity can range), each letter on the board will likely be used. Listed below are the nonspangram solutions:
- GECKO, SKUNK, PARROT, PYTHON, AXOLOTL, CHINCHILLA
At present’s Strands spangram
The finished NYT Strands puzzle for Oct. 7, 2025.
At present’s Strands spangram is EXOTICPET. To seek out it, begin with the E that is three letters to the best on the underside row, and wind up.
Hardest Strands puzzles
Listed below are a few of the Strands matters I’ve discovered to be the hardest in latest weeks.
#1: Dated slang, Jan. 21. Perhaps you did not even use this lingo when it was cool. Hardest phrase: PHAT.
#2: Thar she blows! Jan.15. I suppose marine biologists would possibly ace this one. Hardest phrase: BALEEN or RIGHT.
#3: Off the hook, Jan. 9. Just like the Jan. 15 puzzle in that it helps to know loads about sea creatures. Sorry, Charlie. Hardest phrase: BIGEYE or SKIPJACK.
