Issue #114 Tue 25 Jun
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — June 25, 2024
A steady rhythm to the morning, regardless of the difficulty level found within the grid. These puzzles offer a reliable pace for those who prefer their wordplay with a side of quiet focus.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The scent of floor wax and the low rumble of heavy spheres rolling toward a distant wooden wall.
Recreational indoor sports
TEN-UNIT TARGET ACTIVITY
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
Single word noun
7 letters.
Starts with B, ends with G.
BOWLING
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (5 letters)
- 2 G (6 letters)
- 3 L (4 letters)
- 4 P (4 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
- 6 S (5 letters)
- 7 S (6 letters)
- 8 T (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AL (5 letters)
- 2 GU (6 letters)
- 3 LA (4 letters)
- 4 PI (4 letters)
- 5 SP (5 letters)
- 6 SP (5 letters)
- 7 ST (6 letters)
- 8 TU (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A long, narrow room where you walk toward the marks.
5 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AL.
ALLEY
Theme word 2 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The dark, sunken channel that catches your ball when your aim drifts.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GU.
GUTTER
Theme word 3 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The polished wooden path that leads straight to the target area.
4 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LA.
LANE
Theme word 4 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Ten white plastic targets standing in a perfect triangle.
4 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PINS
Theme word 5 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
You clean up the remaining targets on your second attempt.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPARE
Theme word 6 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
When the targets are left standing on opposite sides of the floor.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPLIT
Theme word 7 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A clean sweep that knocks down every target in the first throw.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STRIKE
Theme word 8 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Three successful consecutive clean sweeps in a row.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TU.
TURKEY
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Complete Strands answer
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- ALLEY
- GUTTER
- LANE
- PINS
- SPARE
- SPLIT
- STRIKE
- TURKEY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on June 25, 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 25, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on June 25, 2024?
NYT Strands on June 25, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 8 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the June 25, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "B" — 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 25, 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 8 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 8 theme words · 7-letter spangram
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- 8 theme words · 7-letter spangram