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Strands Answers for October 27, 2026 #968

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1ThemeThe idea behind today's words1Theme

Today's clue is “Who ya gonna call?”.
Think of the creepy crawlies and unwanted critters a professional pest control service gets called in to clear out of your home.

2SpangramLength and first letter2SpangramThe spangram has 12 letters and starts with “E”.

3Theme wordsLength and first letter of each3Theme words

4 letters, starts with “A”.
11 letters, starts with “C”.
4 letters, starts with “M”.
4 letters, starts with “R”.
8 letters, starts with “T”.
5 letters, starts with “T”.

AThe answerPress and hold to flipKeep holding…

The answer

EXTERMINATOR

ANTS, COCKROACHES, MICE, RATS, TERMITES, TICKS

HESOCAACCMNTORKRISEXTERNAMIOAITRCTMTSECTRETISKES

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About the Strands for October 27, 2026

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