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Strands #956 Answers – October 15, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #956, Thursday, October 15, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Sailor's guide”.

ELIGOM
ABHDNE
CNTLAT
OEHRNE
SAOEGR
CRUWAY
IASOLR
TSETLE

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Strands #956 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 10 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B_____ · D___ · G______ · L______ · S________ · T____
Hint 4: the spangram
LIGHTHOUSE

Strands #956 answers

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Spangram: LIGHTHOUSE

Theme words: BEACON, DOME, GALLERY, LANTERN, STAIRCASE, TOWER

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for October 15, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #956 is LIGHTHOUSE.

What are the Strands answers for October 15, 2026?

BEACON, DOME, GALLERY, LANTERN, STAIRCASE, TOWER, with the spangram LIGHTHOUSE.