Issue #192 Wed 11 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 11, 2024
A quiet Wednesday for the grid. Patience yields the path forward as you navigate the intersections.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Retail spaces for childhood staples
PLACES TO BUY PLAYTHINGS
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
Single compound word
8 letters.
Starts with T, ends with E.
TOYSTORE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 D (4 letters)
- 3 P (6 letters)
- 4 P (6 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
- 6 T (8 letters)
- 7 T (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BL (6 letters)
- 2 DO (4 letters)
- 3 PU (6 letters)
- 4 PU (6 letters)
- 5 SL (5 letters)
- 6 TR (8 letters)
- 7 TR (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Interlocking plastic pieces that wait for bare feet in the dark.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLOCKS
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A small plastic figure with rooted hair and a tea set that never gets used.
4 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DO.
DOLL
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A wooden dancer on strings that tangles the moment you look away.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PU.
PUPPET
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A thousand cardboard shards spread across the dining room table.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PU.
PUZZLE
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The cold, viscous residue left on the carpet by a bored afternoon.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SL.
SLIME
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Three wheels and a bell that never rings quite loud enough.
8 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TRICYCLE
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Heavy metal machinery meant for sandboxes and living room rug tracks.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TRUCK
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Complete Strands answer
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Reveal all theme words
- BLOCKS
- DOLL
- PUPPET
- PUZZLE
- SLIME
- TRICYCLE
- TRUCK
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 11, 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 11, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 11, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 11, 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 11, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "T" — 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 11, 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 · 8-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 8-letter spangram