Issue #186 Thu 5 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 5, 2024
The garden holds its breath beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to be brought into the kitchen. This grid requires a steady hand and a clear eye for what lies just out of sight.
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Today's theme
Dirt under your fingernails, a garden fork striking something firm, and the smell of damp earth after a long rain.
Agriculture and the harvest
EDIBLE PLANT PARTS FOUND BURIED IN SOIL
Spangram 4 hints · 14 letters
The connector word
A compound noun written as a single word.
14 letters.
Starts with R, ends with S.
ROOTVEGETABLES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (4 letters)
- 2 J (6 letters)
- 3 P (6 letters)
- 4 R (8 letters)
- 5 T (4 letters)
- 6 T (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BE (4 letters)
- 2 JI (6 letters)
- 3 PO (6 letters)
- 4 RU (8 letters)
- 5 TA (4 letters)
- 6 TU (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Slice this into a salad to stain your fingertips a deep, vibrant magenta.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BEET
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Crisp and watery, this Mexican staple is often served with lime and chili powder.
6 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JI.
JICAMA
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A versatile kitchen workhorse that arrives covered in loose soil and skins.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POTATO
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
This dense, yellow-fleshed winter staple often appears in stews or mashed alongside other hearty fare.
8 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RU.
RUTABAGA
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Commonly used in desserts and bubble tea, this starchy tuber has a distinct purple hue.
4 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TA.
TARO
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A peppery, sharp-tasting bulb that was once a staple before the arrival of more popular crops.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TU.
TURNIP
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- BEET
- JICAMA
- POTATO
- RUTABAGA
- TARO
- TURNIP
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 5, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for September 5, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 5, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 5, 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 September 5, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 14 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "R" — 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 September 5, 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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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 14-letter spangram