NYT Strands for 25 October 2026 has the theme “Something to build on”. There are four theme words and one spangram to find.
25 October 2026 NYT Strands #966 Theme: “Something to build on”
The board has 8 rows and 6 columns, and every letter belongs to one of the four theme words or the spangram.
25 October 2026 NYT Strands: Hints
Open the hints one at a time. Each hint gives away more than the one before it.
Hint 1 · a supporting base
The clue refers to something that supports later additions.
Hint 2 · support and shape
Look for terms for the supporting form of something.
Hint 3 · first letters
The theme words start with F, S, S and S.
Hint 4 · spangram route
The spangram starts on the bottom edge of the board and ends in the bottom-left corner.
Hint 5 · spangram shape and meaning
The spangram is one word of 11 letters. It means the bases on which something is built or developed.
Three words that earn a hint
These three words are valid on today’s board and are not theme words: KNOW, LOOK and DOES. Entering three such words earns one hint in the game.
25 October 2026 NYT Strands: Answers
The four theme words and the spangram are folded below. Open them one at a time.
First two letters of each theme word
The theme words start with FR, SC, SK and ST.
Today’s four theme words
- Framework
- Scaffolding
- Skeleton
- Structure
Spangram
The spangram names the theme and runs from one side of the board to the opposite side.
Spangram letter count
The spangram has 11 letters.
First and last spangram letters
The spangram starts with F and ends with S.
Today’s spangram
FOUNDATIONS
Foundations are the bases on which things are built or developed. Framework, scaffolding, skeleton, and structure describe supports or underlying forms that help something take shape.
Reveal the board one word at a time
Each fold below adds one word to the board, so you can stop after any word. The last fold adds the spangram.
Word 1 of 5 on the board
Framework
Word 2 of 5 on the board
Scaffolding
Word 3 of 5 on the board
Skeleton
Word 4 of 5 on the board
Structure
Word 5 of 5 on the board
FOUNDATIONS
Yesterday’s Strands answer for 24 October 2026
Yesterday’s theme was “Re-fresh-ing”. The theme words were Basket, Detergent, Dryer, Iron, Rack, Sink and Washer, and the spangram was LAUNDRYDAY.
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Questions about Strands
When does Strands change to a new puzzle?
A new puzzle arrives at midnight in the player’s own time zone.
How many tries does a player get in Strands?
There is no limit on guesses, and the game cannot be lost.
Where can a person play Strands?
Play on The New York Times Games site or in the NYT Games app: Strands.
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