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NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for October 29, 2026

NYT Strands #970 for October 29 features a witchcraft-themed puzzle, with the CAULDRON spangram and eight hidden theme words.
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Written By:
Akshita Pidiha
Akshita Pidiha
Reviewed By:
Vijay Laxmi
Vijay Laxmi
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Overview

  • NYT Strands #970 for October 29, 2026, uses the theme “Double, double toil and trouble,” focusing on ingredients associated with a witch's brew.

  • Today's spangram is CAULDRON, an eight-letter word that connects the puzzle's theme words.

  • The eight theme words are BLOOD, BUBBLE, FIRE, LIZARD, NEWT, SNAKE, TONGUE and WORM.

Thursday's NYT Strands puzzle draws on the famous phrase “Double, double toil and trouble.” The clue points towards a witch's brewing pot and the unusual ingredients associated with magical recipes. Players must find eight theme words and one spangram to complete puzzle #970.

How NYT Strands Works

NYT Strands is a daily word game from The New York Times. Players connect letters in different directions to find words linked to the day's theme. The spangram sums up the theme and runs across the grid. Finding three words outside the theme earns players a hint.

NYT Strands Hint for October 29, 2026

Today's official theme clue is:

“Double, double toil and trouble”

Think about a witch's brewing pot and the strange ingredients that might go into a magical mixture. The words relate to items mentioned in a well-known supernatural scene from literature.

NYT Strands Spangram Hint

Still looking for the longest connecting answer? Today's spangram contains eight letters. It names the large pot commonly associated with witches and magical brews. The word runs from the left side of the board to the right.

NYT Strands Spangram Answer Today

The spangram for October 29, 2026, is:

CAULDRON

The word links the puzzle's ingredients and captures the witchcraft theme behind today's challenge.

NYT Strands Answers for October 29, 2026

The complete answer list for puzzle #970 is:

  • BLOOD

  • BUBBLE

  • FIRE

  • LIZARD

  • NEWT

  • SNAKE

  • TONGUE

  • WORM

  • CAULDRON -  Spangram

These words represent ingredients associated with a witch's brew. Some are familiar animals, while others refer to substances or elements linked to the puzzle's supernatural theme.

Why Today's Puzzle May Take Some Time

Today's puzzle can be tricky if you cannot connect the words to the witchcraft theme. Some answers are names of animals, while others are linked to ingredients used in a magic potion. Longer words such as LIZARD and TONGUE may also be harder to find in the letter grid.

Another Daily Word Challenge

NYT Strands #970 brings a spooky word puzzle for Thursday, October 29. If you found today's theme difficult, the hints and full answer list above can help you complete the puzzle and continue your daily winning streak.

Also Read: NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Spangram for October 28, 2026 (#969)

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