NYT ‘Strands’ Hints And Answers — Thursday, October 16
Erik Kain, Erik Kain
October 16, 2025 at 01:00 AM
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Key Takeaways
- The article provides hints and the full solution for the New York Times Strands puzzle.
- The theme for the day's puzzle is related to trivia night.
- The spangram for the puzzle is TRIVIANIGHT.
- The other solution words are MUSIC, HISTORY, MOVIES, NEWS, GEOGRAPHY, and SPORTS.
- The author briefly discusses the game mechanics and seasonal weather changes.
The author presents a helpful guide for solving the New York Times Strands puzzle, noting the transition from summer to fall weather as a backdrop to the game. Strands is described as a new, fun twist on classic word search games where players must find words matching a daily theme, including a spangram that spans two sides of the board. The theme for the day is hinted at as being similar to Jeopardy, and the article eventually reveals the spangram to be TRIVIANIGHT. The full list of words uncovered includes MUSIC, HISTORY, MOVIES, NEWS, GEOGRAPHY, and SPORTS, which collectively form the concept of a trivia night. The author concludes by reflecting on how fun trivia night sounds and encourages readers to check out their other content.
