Issue #197 Mon 16 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 16, 2024
The week begins with a quiet arrangement of items on the board. This grid is a straightforward exercise in pattern recognition.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A clinical light, a sharp intake of breath, and the sudden weight of cold metal where there was only skin a moment ago.
Body modification
DECORATIVE SKIN ALTERATIONS
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
A single word ending in the suffix -ing.
8 letters.
Starts with P, ends with G.
PIERCING
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (5 letters)
- 2 E (7 letters)
- 3 E (7 letters)
- 4 N (5 letters)
- 5 N (4 letters)
- 6 S (6 letters)
- 7 T (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (5 letters)
- 2 EA (7 letters)
- 3 EY (7 letters)
- 4 NA (5 letters)
- 5 NO (4 letters)
- 6 SE (6 letters)
- 7 TO (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A dimple that appears only when you smile.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHEEK
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
You hang a small gold hoop here to catch the light.
7 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EA.
EARLOBE
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Tweezing this arch is a common grooming habit.
7 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EY.
EYEBROW
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The small hollow in the center of your torso.
5 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NA.
NAVEL
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A congestion-prone feature that helps you smell the rain.
4 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NO.
NOSE
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The thin wall of cartilage between your nostrils.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SE.
SEPTUM
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Stick this out to show a doctor you are healthy.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TONGUE
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Complete Strands answer
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- CHEEK
- EARLOBE
- EYEBROW
- NAVEL
- NOSE
- SEPTUM
- TONGUE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 16, 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 16, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 16, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 16, 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 16, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 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 16, 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
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 8-letter spangram