Issue #198 Tue 17 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 17, 2024
A rhythmic Tuesday grid that rewards a steady, kinetic focus. The layout invites a bit of back-and-forth as you navigate the connections.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The rubber ball hitting the gym floor, the kid in the backyard, the way a loose coil snaps back into place.
Physics and movement in everyday life.
MOVEMENTS INVOLVING UPWARD RECOIL
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
A two-word imperative phrase.
10 letters.
Starts with L, ends with E.
LETSBOUNCE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (10 letters)
- 2 E (4 letters)
- 3 K (8 letters)
- 4 S (6 letters)
- 5 T (10 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (10 letters)
- 2 EC (4 letters)
- 3 KA (8 letters)
- 4 SP (6 letters)
- 5 TR (10 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
Dribbling across the hardwood before aiming for the orange hoop.
10 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BASKETBALL
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A sound that returns to you after hitting the canyon walls.
4 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EC.
ECHO
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
The marsupial that traverses the outback with powerful leaps.
8 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KA.
KANGAROO
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A metal coil that keeps the screen door pulled shut.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPRING
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
The mesh surface in the yard where you gain altitude with every jump.
10 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TRAMPOLINE
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- BASKETBALL
- ECHO
- KANGAROO
- SPRING
- TRAMPOLINE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 17, 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 17, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 17, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 17, 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 17, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 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 17, 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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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 10-letter spangram