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Strands #956 answer — October 15, 2026

#956Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
The Strands #956 answer for October 15, 2026, with the full solution and how it fits together. Looking for the current puzzle? See strands today: answer, theme & spangram.
Sukie
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Thursday, October 15, 2026 · #956
Today's theme
“Sailor's guide”
6 theme words · one spangram of 10 letters

Spangram

LIGHTHOUSE

Theme words

  • BEACON
  • DOME
  • GALLERY
  • LANTERN
  • STAIRCASE
  • TOWER

How today's puzzle plays

The spangram is LIGHTHOUSE; the theme words are BEACON, DOME, GALLERY, LANTERN, STAIRCASE, TOWER.

Shortest theme word: DOME. Longest: STAIRCASE.

Spangrams touch two opposite sides of the board — trace edge to edge.
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