Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Oct. 19 #595

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New York Times today Strands The puzzle is a bit challenging but quite fun in the end. Once I understood the topic, I was able to decipher the answers quite easily. But if you want some tips and answers, read on.

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Hint for today's Strands puzzle

Today's Strands Topic: For collection.

If that doesn't help you, here's a tip: keep the doctor away.

Keywords to unlock in-game hints.

Your goal is to find hidden words that match the theme of the puzzle. If you get stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four or more letters, Strands will show one of the themed words. These are the words I used for the clues, but any four-letter or more letter words you find will work:

  • CARE, RAS, PURE, FOM, FOM, DRIFT, DISC, BUNCH, FAT, ENEMY, SEER

Answers to today's Strands riddle

These are answers that are related to the topic. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including spagram, a themed word that extends from one side of the puzzle to the other. Once you have them all (I originally thought there were always eight, but learned the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the non-spam answers:

  • CIDER, JELLY, SAUCE, BUTTER, COMPOTE, PANCAKES, STRUDEL

Today's Strands spagram

completed the NYT Strands puzzle for October 19, 2025.

Completed NYT Strands puzzle for October 19, 2025.

New York Times/CNET Screenshot

Today's Strands spagram APPLES. To find it, look for the letter A, located 5 letters below, on the far left row, and scroll through it.

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