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Strands #949 Answers – October 8, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #949, Thursday, October 8, 2026. Today's theme clue: “A star is born”.

OETUPE
NWINFR
ENMAEA
RUACRM
LCTELY
CYIEIE
LARBNM
MIECNE

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Strands #949 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 8 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
A______ · C________ · E_______ · F___ · R_____ · R_____
Hint 4: the spangram
LUMINARY

Strands #949 answers

Show every theme word

Spangram: LUMINARY

Theme words: ACCLAIM, CELEBRITY, EMINENCE, FAME, RENOWN, REPUTE

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for October 8, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #949 is LUMINARY.

What are the Strands answers for October 8, 2026?

ACCLAIM, CELEBRITY, EMINENCE, FAME, RENOWN, REPUTE, with the spangram LUMINARY.