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NYT Strands — October 8, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid is full of words describing being widely known and admired.
Hint 2 of 5
Every non-spangram word describes a kind of recognition, prestige, or widespread admiration.
Hint 3 of 5
One entry describes the state of being a household name; another is the kind of praise critics give to an acclaimed performance.
Hint 4 of 5
The spangram names a person who shines brightly in their field — a star, a trailblazer, a leading figure.
Hint 5 of 5
Look for ACCLAIM, CELEBRITY, EMINENCE, FAME, RENOWN and REPUTE, all spanned by LUMINARY.
The answer — spoilers!
Reveal the full answer
A star is born
LUMINARY
ACCLAIM · CELEBRITY · EMINENCE · FAME · RENOWN · REPUTE
This puzzle by the numbers
- 8 letters
- 6
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