Issue #191 Tue 10 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 10, 2024
A rhythmic session today that rewards steady pacing. The board yields slowly, requiring a bit of grace to navigate the connections.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The floorboards creak under polished shoes, a partner waits, and the music swells to fill the room.
Traditional styles of partner movement
FORMAL PARTNERED MOVEMENT STYLES
Spangram 4 hints · 13 letters
The connector word
A single compound word
13 letters.
Starts with B, ends with E.
BALLROOMDANCE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 F (7 letters)
- 2 J (4 letters)
- 3 Q (9 letters)
- 4 R (5 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
- 6 W (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 FO (7 letters)
- 2 JI (4 letters)
- 3 QU (9 letters)
- 4 RU (5 letters)
- 5 SA (5 letters)
- 6 WA (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A smooth, progressive movement across the floor characterized by long, gliding steps.
7 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FO.
FOXTROT
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A high-energy, fast-paced style that incorporates plenty of kicks and flicks.
4 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JI.
JIVE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A lively, upbeat style that demands rapid footwork and constant motion.
9 letters.
Starts with Q.
Starts with QU.
QUICKSTEP
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A slow, sensual style focused on hip movement and intimate connection between partners.
5 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RU.
RUMBA
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A spirited, rhythmic style often danced to energetic, percussion-heavy music.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SALSA
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A graceful style performed in triple time, often featuring continuous, sweeping turns.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WALTZ
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- JIVE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 10, 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 10, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 10, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 10, 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 10, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 13 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 September 10, 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 · 13-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 13-letter spangram