Issue #112 Sun 23 Jun
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — June 23, 2024
Today's grid offers a measured pace for a Sunday, balancing broad recognition with enough variety to keep the gears turning.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A wire fence spanning the perimeter, each loop locked into the next to form a continuous barrier.
National restaurant brands
COMMERCIAL DINING ESTABLISHMENTS
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
Compound noun
9 letters.
Starts with C, ends with K.
CHAINLINK
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (8 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 O (7 letters)
- 4 S (7 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
- 6 S (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (8 letters)
- 2 CH (6 letters)
- 3 OU (7 letters)
- 4 SI (7 letters)
- 5 SO (5 letters)
- 6 SU (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A place where the game pieces move across a red-and-black board, but here you order a burger instead.
8 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHECKERS
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Casual dining known for its baby back ribs and a specific, seasoned style of Tex-Mex comfort food.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHILIS
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
An Australian-themed steakhouse known for bloomin' onions and hearty portions.
7 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OU.
OUTBACK
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
An old-school buffet spot where the steaks were once the main draw.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SI.
SIZZLER
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Drive-in service where the staff brings the tray right to your car window.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SO.
SONIC
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The go-to spot for a custom-made sandwich on fresh-baked bread.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SU.
SUBWAY
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- CHECKERS
- CHILIS
- OUTBACK
- SIZZLER
- SONIC
- SUBWAY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on June 23, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for June 23, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on June 23, 2024?
NYT Strands on June 23, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the June 23, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "C" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on June 23, 2024?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 6 theme words · 9-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 9-letter spangram