NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, October 26 (game #967)

Looking for hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle from Monday, October 26? Look no further. This game, released by the New York Times following the success of Wordle and Connections, challenges players with a daily word-based puzzle. To assist you in your quest, here are some hints to help you navigate today's challenge.

Firstly, the theme for today's NYT Strands is... (please refrain from scrolling further if you wish to maintain the element of surprise).

Next, certain words can unlock the in-game hints system. Words like POSH, VITALITY, HONEST, COVE, VINE, and THERE are all viable options.

The spangram in today's puzzle consists of 11 letters.

The spangram touches two sides of the board: the top row, 4th column, and the bottom row, 1st column.

In conclusion, the answers to today's Strands puzzle (game #967) are WELCOME, HOST, MEET, INVITE, RECEIVE, and ENTERTAIN. The spangram is HOSPITALITY. I rated this game as hard and used one hint to progress. Yesterday's answers, for reference, were SCAFFOLDING, FRAMEWORK, STRUCTURE, SKELETON, SPANGRAM (FOUNDATIONS), and SPANGRAM. If you're finding Strands challenging, my guide to how to play offers tips and tricks to aid your word-solving endeavors.