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Today is October 7, 2021, and the New York Times (NYT) has introduced a new word game called Strands. Strands is the latest addition to the NYT's word game lineup, following popular games such as Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections. The game can be played on the NYT Games site on both desktop and mobile devices.

For game #948, the theme for today's Strands puzzle is "Color for the cure" in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the "Wear it pink" campaign. This theme becomes apparent early in the game, and it inspired the creator to think of the phrase "in the pink" while searching for the spangram. The spangram, which is a long word or phrase that connects words across the grid, consists of 11 letters.

To unlock the in-game hints system, players can play any of these clue words: KING, FLIP, BARGE, LINKS, or SOCK. Once players have played one of these words, they can receive help in solving the puzzle. The answers to today's Strands puzzle are BUBBLEGUM, BARBIE, SHOCKING, QUARTZ, FLAMINGO, and TICKLEDPINK.

Overall, Strands is an enjoyable and challenging word game that has quickly become a favorite among NYT puzzle enthusiasts. With its unique theme and engaging gameplay, it is no wonder that players are finding it both entertaining and addictive.

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