NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, October 4 (game #945)

The New York Times has released the latest edition of its popular word puzzle game, Strands, for October 4, 2026. Game #945 features the theme "Grab your tokens," which points players toward a collection of classic arcade titles. The puzzle includes a variety of words such as PONG, FROGGER, ASTEROIDS, CENTIPEDE, and SCRAMBLE. The 11-letter spangram for this session is ARCADEGAMES, which spans from the bottom to the top of the board. Strands continues to be a staple in the NYT Games portfolio, challenging players to find hidden words related to a specific theme. This daily puzzle requires both vocabulary skills and pattern recognition to solve successfully. For those struggling with the current grid, the provided hints and full answer list offer a comprehensive guide to completing the game. The puzzle is available on the official New York Times Games website for both desktop and mobile users.