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Strands #954 Answers – October 13, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #954, Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Well, this is awkward”.

CRIARA
ITNSRB
FRGESM
YOMWOE
GAHCRT
RSONAH
IUNLPY
NLPLAP

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Strands #954 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
A_____ · C______ · E________ · M______ · N______
Hint 4: the spangram
CRINGEWORTHY

Strands #954 answers

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Spangram: CRINGEWORTHY

Theme words: APPALL, CHAGRIN, EMBARRASS, MORTIFY, NONPLUS

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for October 13, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #954 is CRINGEWORTHY.

What are the Strands answers for October 13, 2026?

APPALL, CHAGRIN, EMBARRASS, MORTIFY, NONPLUS, with the spangram CRINGEWORTHY.