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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesFor NYT Strands puzzle #568 on September 22, 2025, the theme was “Find an opening.” If you want a spoiler-free nudge, think of small openings such as cracks or indents. The spangram and all six theme words are below.
Strands #568 hint
The theme, “Find an opening,” points to small spaces and recesses. Try the puzzle before revealing the answers below.
What was the spangram for September 22?
The spangram was MINDTHEGAP (MIND THE GAP). Its ten letters stretch from the left side of the board to the right. The phrase is the familiar warning about the space between a train and platform on London Underground journeys, making it a fitting answer to a puzzle about openings.
What were the Strands #568 answers?
The six theme words were:
- ALCOVE
- CRANNY
- CREVICE
- NICHE
- NOOK
- PIGEONHOLE
Each word evokes an opening, small space, or recess. PIGEONHOLE also names a small compartment.
How Strands hints work
Strands is a themed word-search played on a letter grid. Find theme words and the spangram, which describes the theme and spans opposite sides of the board. Non-theme words of four or more letters count toward hints; every three valid words trigger a hint that highlights a theme word. The game mechanics and answer set are described in Tom’s Guide’s September 22, 2025 guide.
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