Play Strands #965
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Strands #965 hints
Today's official theme is "Re-fresh-ing". If that alone doesn't help, work down the hints below.
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What's the theme in plain words?Gentle hint
Look for things you would use or find around the house when you are getting clothes clean and ready to wear again.
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How many words am I looking for?Gentle hint
There are 7 theme words plus the spangram.
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A nudge toward the spangramHelpful hint
Think of the chore day on the calendar when you tackle all the dirty clothes, and it spans the whole board.
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How do the theme words start?Helpful hint
The theme words start with: B, D, D, I, R, S, W.
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How long is the spangram, and which way does it run?Strong hint
The spangram has 10 letters and runs from left to right.
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Strands #965 in numbers
- Theme words
- 7
- Recent average
- 5.7
- Spangram length
- 10 letters
- Longest theme word
- 9 letters
Strands #965 answers
Spoiler zone. Below are the spangram and all theme words for October 24, 2026.
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Theme word 1 (4 letters)
IRON. It starts in row 1, column 2, counting from the top left.
Theme word 2 (4 letters)
RACK. It starts in row 8, column 6, counting from the top left.
Theme word 3 (4 letters)
SINK. It starts in row 7, column 5, counting from the top left.
Theme word 4 (5 letters)
DRYER. It starts in row 3, column 1, counting from the top left.
Theme word 5 (6 letters)
BASKET. It starts in row 4, column 3, counting from the top left.
Theme word 6 (6 letters)
WASHER. It starts in row 6, column 1, counting from the top left.
Theme word 7 (9 letters)
DETERGENT. It starts in row 3, column 6, counting from the top left.
The spangram (10 letters)
LAUNDRYDAY. It starts in row 4, column 1, counting from the top left.
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Spangram: LAUNDRYDAY
Theme words: BASKET, DETERGENT, DRYER, IRON, RACK, SINK, WASHER
The clue 'Re-fresh-ing' plays on making clothes fresh again, which is what happens when you do the wash. The spangram LAUNDRYDAY ties together the tools and items like BASKET, DETERGENT, DRYER, IRON, RACK, SINK, and WASHER.
Recent Strands puzzles
| Date | Puzzle | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | #964 | None of your beeswax! |
| Oct 22 | #963 | Any relation? |
| Oct 21 | #962 | On a higher level |
| Oct 20 | #961 | 🦆🦆 ... 🪿 |
| Oct 19 | #960 | It's all Greek to me |
| Oct 18 | #959 | Fast fashion |
| Oct 17 | #958 | Quite the crush |
About Strands
Strands is a daily New York Times word search with a theme. Every letter on the six-by-eight board belongs to an answer, and one answer, the spangram, names the theme and stretches between opposite sides of the board. Past puzzles are a good way to learn how the themed clues are usually worded.
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Strands #965 questions
What was the Strands spangram on October 24, 2026?
The spangram for Strands #965 was LAUNDRYDAY, for the theme "Re-fresh-ing".
What were the Strands theme words on October 24, 2026?
BASKET, DETERGENT, DRYER, IRON, RACK, SINK, WASHER, plus the spangram LAUNDRYDAY.
What did the Strands #965 clue mean?
The clue 'Re-fresh-ing' plays on making clothes fresh again, which is what happens when you do the wash. The spangram LAUNDRYDAY ties together the tools and items like BASKET, DETERGENT, DRYER, IRON, RACK, SINK, and WASHER.