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NYT Strands — October 30, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid is full of words related to electrical power.
Hint 2 of 5
Every non-spangram word is a synonym or term tied to electricity.
Hint 3 of 5
One entry is the slang word for battery power, another is the sudden flash when electricity arcs.
Hint 4 of 5
The spangram describes the state of being connected to an electrical source.
Hint 5 of 5
Look for CURRENT, ELECTRICITY, ENERGY, JUICE, POWER and SPARK, all spanned by PLUGGEDIN.
The answer — spoilers!
Reveal the full answer
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PLUGGEDIN
CURRENT · ELECTRICITY · ENERGY · JUICE · POWER · SPARK
This puzzle by the numbers
- 9 letters
- 6
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