CNET published a guide on Wednesday evening covering the New York Times Strands puzzle for Thursday, Oct. 29, which carries the number 970. According to CNET, the piece includes hints, the puzzle's spangram and the complete set of answers.
The timing means solvers get the material ahead of the puzzle's Thursday release. CNET's guide follows the format the outlet has used for earlier entries in the series.
Coverage of Strands is spread across several outlets, each publishing daily walkthroughs. Forbes ran a hint and answer guide for Wednesday's puzzle, which it titled "Comedy Club." TechRadar also published hints and answers for Wednesday's game, numbered 969. PC Guide covered the puzzle for Oct. 26, number 967, and Analytics Insight posted a spangram and answer guide dated Oct. 28, 2026.
Strands solvers typically look for a themed set of words hidden in a letter grid, with one longer answer, called the spangram, spanning the board. Outlets that cover the game usually separate gentle clues from the final solution so readers can choose how much help they want.
What to watch next: whether CNET and other outlets keep up their daily Strands guides through the rest of the week, and how Thursday's puzzle is received by players.
