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NYT Strands hints, answers for October 25, 2026
Mashable • • technology
Key Points:
- The New York Times' Strands game is a challenging word-search puzzle where words can change direction and form unique shapes, with every letter in the grid included in an answer.
- Today's Strands theme is "Something to build on," focusing on structural components necessary for building, with the spangram word being "Foundations," placed horizontally.
- The word list for October 25 includes terms like Skeleton, Scaffolding, Framework, Foundations, and Structure, all related to building elements.
- Strands differs from other NYT games by providing only an opaque hint without a word list, making it more time-consuming and brain-teasing.
- For players seeking help or quicker progress, Mashable offers hints, solutions, and additional puzzle games through its website and newsletters.
