Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "🦆🦆 ... 🪿" Strands puzzle on Oct 20.
🦆🦆 ... 🪿
This word describes the entire activity depicted by the emojis; it spans from one side of the board to the other and includes the names of two different birds.
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Today's theme uses emojis to represent a classic childhood pastime that involves sitting in a circle. It evokes the tension and excitement of waiting to be tapped on the head during recess.
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Strands answer for 🦆🦆 ... 🪿 are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!

Strands is a free daily word puzzle from The New York Times. Each day, you get a theme and a letter grid where you must find hidden words. Like Wordle and Connections, it refreshes at midnight with a new puzzle.
You get a 6×8 grid of letters. Find all theme words plus the "spangram" that spans the grid and reveals the theme. Connect letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to form words. Find 3 non-theme words to unlock a hint.
This playful theme represents a rhythmic childhood activity often played in a group setting. If you're looking for a Strands Hint today, think about the specific sequence of words used to designate who stays and who runs. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The difficulty level depends on how well you remember schoolyard traditions and the verbs associated with them. The layout for this NYT Strands puzzle requires you to look for action-oriented words. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Focus on the mechanics of a group activity, specifically how people move and how the 'it' person interacts with others. This Strands Hint suggests looking for movement and choice-related terms. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram today is quite long and captures the essence of the theme's repetitive nature. It weaves through the grid to connect the various components of the title. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.