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Need a Strands hint today? Get the theme hint, the spangram and every answer for NYT Strands No. 958 on Saturday, Oct. 17, plus yesterday’s answers.

Need a Wordle hint today? Get spoiler-free hints for NYT Wordle No. 1,946 on Saturday, Oct. 17, then the answer, plus yesterday’s word.

Need a Connections hint today? Get a hint for each color group in NYT Connections No. 1,224 on Saturday, Oct. 17, then all four answers.

Need a Connections hint today? Get a hint for each color group in NYT Connections No. 1,227 on Tuesday, Oct. 20, then all four answers.

Here are the answers for the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 16, 2026.