We have listed the NYT Strands answers, hints, and spangram for Thursday, October 22, 2026. This edition, constructed by Tracy Bennett, features the theme “Any relation?”
When playing the Strands game, uncover words related to the theme, find the spangram, and use every letter on the board. Today’s puzzle has 5 theme words plus the spangram.
NYT Strands Hints Today
Here are ten valid non-theme words from today’s board. Finding three hint words in the official game reveals part of a theme word:
- TANTO
- PEEL
- THEIN
- STROBILS
- OATERS
- HERM
- LOAD
- KIERS
- HERL
- SPRINT
NYT Strands Answers Today
- ANCESTORS
- BLOOD
- BRETHREN
- KINFOLK
- OFFSPRING
Today’s NYT Strands Spangram
- FAMILYTIES
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