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Strands #950 Answers – October 9, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #950, Friday, October 9, 2026. Today's theme clue: “That can't be right”.

OEBLSH
OYAEIB
SHVRUB
NEEILD
ESNLAE
LONEBR
ERDBDH
VIUNAS

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Strands #950 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
B_________ · D_____ · H____ · N_______ · R______
Hint 4: the spangram
UNBELIEVABLE

Strands #950 answers

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Spangram: UNBELIEVABLE

Theme words: BALDERDASH, DRIVEL, HOOEY, NONSENSE, RUBBISH

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for October 9, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #950 is UNBELIEVABLE.

What are the Strands answers for October 9, 2026?

BALDERDASH, DRIVEL, HOOEY, NONSENSE, RUBBISH, with the spangram UNBELIEVABLE.