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New York Times Strands puzzle releases

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The New York Times’ Strands, a word-search game in beta, continues to release daily puzzles featuring unique themes and a ‘spangram’ that identifies the day’s topic. In September 2026, themes included ‘All will be revealed’ (spangram ‘Come to Light’), ‘Over and out(side)’ (spangram ‘SUNANDSHADE’), ‘SHIVER ME TIMBERS!’ (spangram ‘TALK LIKE A PIRATE’), ‘Day and night shift’ (spangram ‘Fall Equinox’), and mathematics (spangram ‘Square Numbers’). Late September themes included ‘It’s skin deep’ (spangram ‘BEAUTYCARE’) and ‘A form of art’ (spangram ‘SCULPTURE’). In October 2026, ~~the theme ‘On the sly’ focused on stealthy actions with the spangram ‘Sneaking Around’. Other~~ themes included ~~play and fun pastimes (spangram ‘Willothewisp’),~~ disappointment (spangram ‘SADTROMBONE’), ‘Changing course’ (spangram ‘THEOLDSWITCHEROO’), and ‘Color for the cure’ (spangram ‘Tickled ~~Pink’). Subsequent~~ Pink’), which celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Other puzzles featured ~~‘That can’t be right’ (spangram ‘UNBELIEVABLE’),~~ ‘A slow drizzle’ (spangram ‘Sticky and Sweet’), ‘Folk & fairy tale twosomes’ (spangram ‘ONCEUPONATIME’), and ~~uncomfortable experiences.~~ a theme centered on small things (spangram ‘smallworld’). Later October editions included ~~‘Running Gear’ (exercise items) and~~ ‘Re-fresh-ing’ (spangram ‘Laundry Day’), ~~which focused~~ focusing on laundry ~~components like detergent~~ components, and ~~washer.~~ ‘Please, be my guest!’ (spangram ‘HOSPITALITY’), which featured words such as welcome, invite, and entertain.

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