October 15, 2026#956archive

NYT Strands — October 15, 2026

Hints — one at a time

Hint 1 of 5

Today's grid is full of parts and features of a coastal navigational landmark.

Hint 2 of 5

Every non-spangram word is a part or feature you'd find on a lighthouse.

Hint 3 of 5

One entry is the glowing light source at the top; another is the walkway that circles around just below it.

Hint 4 of 5

The spangram names the structure that guides ships safely to shore.

Hint 5 of 5

Look for BEACON, DOME, GALLERY, LANTERN, STAIRCASE and TOWER, all spanned by LIGHTHOUSE.

Reveal the full answer

Theme

Sailor's guide

Spangram

LIGHTHOUSE

Theme words

BEACON · DOME · GALLERY · LANTERN · STAIRCASE · TOWER

Counted from our own archive of NYT Strands answers — not published anywhere else.