Strands #1146 · Sunday, October 11, 2026

Strands #1146 hints & answers — Sunday, October 11, 2026

Three escalating clues, then the full solution behind a spoiler button. Take only what you need.

Hint 1 · vague
Consider items that have become less common over time.

Spoiler zone

Puzzle breakdown

Today's board hides 5 theme words plus the spangram. The clue reads "They don't make 'em like they used to".

Theme words: 5
Spangram letters: 12
Shortest word: 5 letters
Longest word: 10 letters

How these Strands hints work

Every letter on the board belongs to a theme word, and one answer — the spangram — stretches from one side to the other. Our three hints move from the general theme to the idea behind the spangram, without printing any answer.

Strategy for today's board

Find three or four ordinary words first to earn a hint in the game itself, then look for long snaking paths through the middle of the board. The spangram usually touches both edges, so scanning the outer columns is a quick way to catch its first letters.

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