NYT Strands puzzle for Thursday October 15 reveals sailor guide theme
New York Times users can find hints and answers for game number 956 of its daily word puzzle on Thursday, October 15.

Daily puzzle release schedule
A new Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for every time zone. Some players access today's game while others are still playing the previous day's version.
Theme and clue words
The theme for this specific puzzle is a sailor guide. Players can unlock hints by entering words such as GONE, MEAT, GREAT, SOUR, THEN, or GRAY.
Spangram letter count
Today's spangram contains exactly 10 letters. The puzzle also asks which two sides of the board the spangram touches.
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