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Strands #944 Answers – October 3, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #944, Saturday, October 3, 2026. Today's theme clue: “A figment of your imagination”.

PECTSP
SREEGI
IMEMAW
HRAIRE
CLOTHI
LHANLL
IPTMSU
WASNOI

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Strands #944 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 12 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C______ · I_______ · M_____ · P_______ · S______
Hint 4: the spangram
WILLOTHEWISP

Strands #944 answers

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Spangram: WILLOTHEWISP

Theme words: CHIMERA, ILLUSION, MIRAGE, PHANTASM, SPECTER

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for October 3, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #944 is WILLOTHEWISP.

What are the Strands answers for October 3, 2026?

CHIMERA, ILLUSION, MIRAGE, PHANTASM, SPECTER, with the spangram WILLOTHEWISP.