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NYT Strands hints, answers for October 17, 2026
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Key Points:
- The New York Times' Strands game is a challenging word search where words can change direction and form unique shapes, with every letter in the grid part of an answer linked by a common theme.
- Today's Strands theme is "Quite the crush," focusing on words related to developing feelings for someone, with the spangram "Fall in Love" arranged vertically.
- The word list for October 17 includes terms like Stumble, Giggle, Babble, Fidget, Perspire, and Blush, all connected to emotions and feelings.
- Strands differs from other NYT games by providing only an opaque hint without a word list, requiring more time and thought to solve.
- For players needing assistance or shorter playtime, hints and solutions are available through Mashable’s coverage and the NYT Strands game resources.
