Issue #194 Fri 13 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 13, 2024
Dusty trails and long shadows define today's grid. A patient hand will guide you through this classic landscape.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The long, empty road stretching toward a jagged horizon as the sun begins to dip.
American frontier life and lore
FRONTIER STORIES AND SETTINGS
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
Single eight-letter noun
8 letters.
Starts with W, ends with S.
WESTERNS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 D (4 letters)
- 4 H (5 letters)
- 5 O (6 letters)
- 6 S (6 letters)
- 7 S (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BO (6 letters)
- 2 CO (6 letters)
- 3 DU (4 letters)
- 4 HO (5 letters)
- 5 OU (6 letters)
- 6 SA (6 letters)
- 7 SH (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A monetary reward posted for the capture of someone on the run.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BOUNTY
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
One who spends long days in the saddle tending to a herd.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COWBOY
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A formal face-off between two individuals at dawn.
4 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DU.
DUEL
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A reliable four-legged companion for traversing rough terrain.
5 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HORSE
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
An individual who lives outside the protection of the law.
6 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OU.
OUTLAW
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A public house where patrons gather to drink and play cards.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SALOON
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The official tasked with maintaining order in a rowdy town.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHERIFF
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- BOUNTY
- COWBOY
- DUEL
- HORSE
- OUTLAW
- SALOON
- SHERIFF
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 13, 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 13, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 13, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 13, 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 13, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "W" — 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 13, 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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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 8-letter spangram