NYT Strands Today: Hints and Answers for October 31

Halloween Theme in NYT Strands

The popular New York Times word game, Strands, offers fresh challenges daily. The puzzle for October 31, number 972, is appropriately themed around Halloween. The official theme is "It’s in the bag," a direct nod to the traditional sweets and items children collect during the holiday.

If you find yourself stuck during the game, you can use words like STEAK, FISH, CITY, SANDY, PLAICE, TRICK, or RICE to trigger the hint system. These words will help you locate the necessary letter combinations on the board.

How to Solve Today's Puzzle

Today’s main "Spangram" consists of 12 letters and spans from the left side of the board to the right. For those looking for the answers, the list of words includes: TOOTHBRUSH, FANGS, RING, CANDY, APPLE, and STICKER. The Spangram itself is TRICKORTREAT.

The game's creators classify today's puzzle as "easy." While the word TOOTHBRUSH might initially suggest hygiene items, the theme becomes clear once you discover FANGS, especially given the context of October 31.

What is NYT Strands?

Strands is one of the most successful projects in the New York Times digital games portfolio, continuing the tradition of Wordle and Connections. The game has been available for a year and is optimized for both desktop and mobile browsers.

For fans of logic games, Strands stands out with its unique mechanics, where players must not only find words but also use every letter on the board to complete the thematic grid. It is an excellent way to test your vocabulary and engage in a daily intellectual exercise.