Issue #190 Mon 9 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 9, 2024
The humidity breaks, the grass is finally dry, and there is just enough daylight left to keep score. A quiet afternoon in the backyard holds its own particular set of rules.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Recreational outdoor physical activities.
BACKYARD RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
Compound noun consisting of two distinct words.
9 letters.
Starts with L, ends with S.
LAWNGAMES
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Starting letters
- 1 B (9 letters)
- 2 B (5 letters)
- 3 C (8 letters)
- 4 C (7 letters)
- 5 H (10 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (9 letters)
- 2 BO (5 letters)
- 3 CO (8 letters)
- 4 CR (7 letters)
- 5 HO (10 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Keep the shuttlecock in the air with a quick flick of the wrist.
9 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BADMINTON
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Roll your sphere closest to the target ball to score.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BOCCE
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Toss the fabric bag toward the raised platform with the hole.
8 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
CORNHOLE
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Navigate your wooden ball through the wire wickets.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CROQUET
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
Aim for the metal stake and hope for a ringer.
10 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HORSESHOES
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- BADMINTON
- BOCCE
- CORNHOLE
- CROQUET
- HORSESHOES
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 9, 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 9, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 9, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 9, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 5 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the September 9, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "L" — 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 9, 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 5 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 9-letter spangram