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NYT Strands Hints for October 26, 2026
The New York Times • • technology
Key Points:
- Strands Sidekick offers daily hints and a community space to help players solve the Strands puzzle, with new posts published twice daily based on Eastern Standard Time.
- The puzzle's difficulty is rated by paid testers as easy, moderate, or challenging; today's puzzle is rated moderate, and players are encouraged to share their experiences in the comments.
- The New York Times Games team provides additional content and solving tips via Instagram and welcomes feedback through email.
- Players encountering technical issues can report bugs through the game's Settings menu, and community interactions are moderated to ensure civility.
- For discussions on related word games like Wordle, Connections, and Spelling Bee, dedicated forums and companion sites are available.
