Issue #189 Sun 8 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 8, 2024
A long walk through the garden reveals a spectrum that shifts with the light. Today's grid rewards a steady hand and a keen eye for subtle variations in tone.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A bruising on a peach, the stained fingers after picking berries, a velvet robe left in the corner of a dim room.
Colors on the visible spectrum
HUES BETWEEN RED AND BLUE
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
A single plural noun
7 letters.
Starts with P, ends with S.
PURPLES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 L (8 letters)
- 2 L (5 letters)
- 3 M (7 letters)
- 4 M (5 letters)
- 5 O (6 letters)
- 6 P (4 letters)
- 7 V (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 LA (8 letters)
- 2 LI (5 letters)
- 3 MA (7 letters)
- 4 MA (5 letters)
- 5 OR (6 letters)
- 6 PL (4 letters)
- 7 VI (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Dried bundles hanging upside down in the pantry to scent the linens.
8 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LA.
LAVENDER
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A fragrant spring shrub that signals the end of the frost.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LILAC
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The bright, synthetic ink found in the corner of a printer cartridge.
7 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MAGENTA
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A faded, grayish tone often found in Victorian-era upholstery.
5 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MAUVE
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A delicate, exotic bloom requiring specific humidity and filtered light.
6 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OR.
ORCHID
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The deep, dusty skin of a stone fruit ready for late summer harvest.
4 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PL.
PLUM
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A small, shy woodland flower that blooms close to the damp earth.
6 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VI.
VIOLET
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Complete Strands answer
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Reveal all theme words
- LAVENDER
- LILAC
- MAGENTA
- MAUVE
- ORCHID
- PLUM
- VIOLET
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 8, 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 8, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 8, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 8, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the September 8, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "P" — 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 8, 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 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 7 theme words · 7-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 7-letter spangram