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Strands #959 answer — October 18, 2026

#959Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
The Strands #959 answer for October 18, 2026, with the full solution and how it fits together. Looking for the current puzzle? See strands today: answer, theme & spangram.
Sukie
Written by Sukie
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NYT Strands #959 boardRUNSENTVNRASSEIEKHSSNHWCUEGEATNSGASEGSEDPNLAARHO
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · #959
Today's theme
“Fast fashion”
5 theme words · one spangram of 11 letters

Spangram

RUNNINGGEAR

Theme words

  • HEADPHONES
  • SNEAKERS
  • SUNGLASSES
  • VEST
  • WATCH

How today's puzzle plays

The spangram is RUNNINGGEAR; the theme words are HEADPHONES, SNEAKERS, SUNGLASSES, VEST, WATCH.

Shortest theme word: VEST. Longest: HEADPHONES.

Theme words never overlap; every letter on the board is used exactly once.
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