https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/strands-sidekick-no-952Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/strands-sidekick-no-952https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/strands-sidekick-no-952#u133258Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:51:07 +0000The New York Times released Strands puzzle No. 952 on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The puzzle features the theme "They don't make 'em like they used to," requiring players to find linked words and a spangram using every letter on the 6-by-8 grid. Various gaming guides including CNET and Lifehacker have provided hints and solutions to assist solvers. The game continues its daily release schedule, with subsequent puzzles such as No. 957 and No. 959 appearing later in the week.Why it mattersStrands is a daily word-search game where players identify themed words and a central span