October 18, 2026#959archive
NYT Strands — October 18, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid is full of things you might wear or carry while out for a jog.
Hint 2 of 5
Every non-spangram word names an accessory a runner might use.
Hint 3 of 5
One entry blocks out noise, another shields your eyes from the sun, and another tells the time.
Hint 4 of 5
The spangram names the broader category that unites all these items.
Hint 5 of 5
Look for HEADPHONES, SNEAKERS, SUNGLASSES, VEST and WATCH, all spanned by RUNNINGGEAR.
The answer — spoilers!
Reveal the full answer
Fast fashion
RUNNINGGEAR
HEADPHONES · SNEAKERS · SUNGLASSES · VEST · WATCH
This puzzle by the numbers
- 11 letters
- 5
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