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Strands #961 Answers – October 20, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #961, Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Today's theme clue: “🦆🦆 ... 🪿”.

WALKCT
UDSAES
CEHCLE
KDKGOO
PUCRIS
LAYCCE
ORGLAE
UNDEGM

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Strands #961 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 13 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C____ · C_____ · G___ · P_________ · S_____ · W___
Hint 4: the spangram
DUCKDUCKGOOSE

Strands #961 answers

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Spangram: DUCKDUCKGOOSE

Theme words: CHASE, CIRCLE, GAME, PLAYGROUND, SELECT, WALK

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for October 20, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #961 is DUCKDUCKGOOSE.

What are the Strands answers for October 20, 2026?

CHASE, CIRCLE, GAME, PLAYGROUND, SELECT, WALK, with the spangram DUCKDUCKGOOSE.