Strands Hint Today: Answers for Oct. 11, No. 952

This article provides the daily solution and hints for the New York Times 'Strands' puzzle for October 11, 2026. It includes the theme, the spangram, and a list of words required to complete the game.
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Need a Strands hint today? Get the theme hint, the spangram and every answer for NYT Strands No. 952 on Sunday, Oct. 11, plus yesterday's answers.
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Here’s your NYT Strands hint for today, plus the spangram and all of today’s Strands answers for puzzle No. 952 on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
If you’re into retro items like I am, you’ll really love this Strands theme.
Today’s Strands theme is “They don’t make ’em like they used to.”
And here’s a hint: Buggy whips and Betamax.
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