NYT Strands Releases Game #947 Puzzle for October 6

The New York Times released its tenth week of NYT Strands puzzles on October 6, 2026. Players can access the daily word search through the New York Times website or the dedicated NYT Games app. This edition focuses on finding a common theme across words arranged in a six-by-eight letter grid. Today's puzzle centers on concepts related to turning around or changing direction. The first hint asks what you do to a pancake to cook both sides, which points toward "flip." Another clue describes what happens when a judge reverses a decision, suggesting the word "reverse." An Uno card that changes turn order is referenced, while retracting a statement after criticism appears as a fourth hint. The final clue explains what an arrow symbol means in word processors. The puzzle includes a Spanagram feature that reveals deeper thematic connections beneath surface-level words. Blue-highlighted words signal matches to the main theme, while yellow indicates correctly identified non-matching words. Successfully identifying three misfit words provides a helpful hint for completing the puzzle. Developers Juliette Seive from The New York Times Games team and puzzle editor Tracy Bennett designed the game to replicate the popularity of Wordle. The daily format keeps players engaged with new challenges each morning at midnight in their local time zone. The next puzzle, Game #948, is scheduled for October 7, 2026. If you solved today's Strands without assistance, the game continues to offer guidance through its starter word suggestions and ongoing hints. Those struggling can refer to past puzzle solutions for additional inspiration. The strategy remains focused on recognizing patterns and applying the day's thematic cues to navigate the grid efficiently.