NYT Strands puzzle answers and hints for Monday October 5
New York Times players can find clues and solutions for game number 946 of its daily word puzzle on Monday, October 5.

Daily puzzle release schedule
A new Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for every time zone. Some users play today's game while others are still working on yesterday's version.
Theme and clue words
The specific theme for this round remains undisclosed in the available reports. Players can unlock hints by playing words such as BONE, SCUM, HOOD, TREAT, CURB, or TURN.
Spangram letter count
Today's spangram contains exactly 11 letters according to the provided hints. The full list of answers and positions is available below the spoiler warning.
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