NYT Strands Hints & Answers Today: October  26, 2026 (Puzzle #967)

The New York Times Strands puzzle #967 brings a board all about acts of receiving and treating guests well. If you want to protect your perfect streak without using the in‑game hints, we have you covered.

Below, you’ll find today’s theme clue, targeted hints for the Spangram, and the complete solution at the bottom of the page.

Today’s Strands Strategy and Commentary

Finding the Spangram first can be tricky since it has eleven letters. Picking out shorter theme words first can clear space and help you earn hints to reveal the rest. Once you find all the theme words, the Spangram is easy to connect. Each listed word describes an action taken when you receive or tend to visitors. Together they point to the broad term for friendly, thoughtful guest care.

Today’s Strands Hints

To get you started without spoiling the specific words, use these clues to navigate the board:

• Today’s Official Theme Clue: “Please, be my guest!”
• Spangram Hint: It refers to the practice of welcoming and looking after visitors.
• Spangram Start/End Letters: Starts with H and ends with Y, and there are eleven letters in total.

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⚠️ Spoiler Warning: The Spangram answer and full list of theme words are shown below. Don’t scroll down if you still want to solve it yourself and follow the hints and clue above.

Today’s Strands Answers

All theme words are listed below, but the Spangram is hidden. Click to reveal it if you want to see it.

Here are all the theme words found on the board:

• HOST
• MEET
• INVITE
• RECEIVE
• WELCOME
• ENTERTAIN

Yesterday’s Answer

Catch up on yesterday’s solution. This record shows the Spangram and theme words from the previous game, so you can compare results or double check the past grid.

Below is yesterday’s answer for NYT Strands hints & answers for puzzle #966.

• Spangram: FOUNDATIONS
• Theme Words: FRAMEWORK, SCAFFOLDING, SKELETON, STRUCTURE

For older solutions, see our Strands answers archive.

How did you do?

Did you spot the guest‑welcome theme quickly, or did it take you a while to find the Spangram? Share your experience in the comments below.

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