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Strands #948 Answers – October 7, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #948, Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Color for the cure”.

OCKING
HSFRAU
KNLTQO
BIPAZG
AEDEMN
RGLLKI
BUBUCI
IEMBBT

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Strands #948 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 11 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B_____ · B________ · F_______ · Q_____ · S_______
Hint 4: the spangram
TICKLEDPINK

Strands #948 answers

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Spangram: TICKLEDPINK

Theme words: BARBIE, BUBBLEGUM, FLAMINGO, QUARTZ, SHOCKING

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for October 7, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #948 is TICKLEDPINK.

What are the Strands answers for October 7, 2026?

BARBIE, BUBBLEGUM, FLAMINGO, QUARTZ, SHOCKING, with the spangram TICKLEDPINK.