NYT Strands Hints Today — Answer & Spangram October 11
If you are working on puzzle #1146 and need immediate help, you are in the right place. Here you will find the strands hints today to nudge you in the right direction without spoilers, or you can jump straight to the full strands answers below. Let's solve the grid for October 11!
Today theme hint (no spoilers)
Hint #1: Today's Theme
The theme for today is: "They don't make 'em like they used to". Reflect on the meaning of this phrase to find the connecting thread between the words.
Hint #2: Front 3 Letters
Need a push but don't want the full solution? Here are the first three letters of every theme word:
- ICE...
- INK...
- PAG...
- TEL...
- TYP...
Hint #3: Spangram Answer
The spangram typically stretches across the board. Today's spangram starts with "OLDF".
Answer: OLDFASHIONED
Full Strands Answers Today 《 Spoilers 》
Reveal Full Solution
Here is the complete list of theme words for today’s puzzle. Ensure you have found the spangram first!
- ICEBOX
- INKWELL
- PAGER
- TELEGRAM
- TYPEWRITER
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