Issue #199 Wed 18 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 18, 2024
A tidy grid for the middle of the week. This set of clues offers a steady path through a familiar workshop.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Household maintenance and repair
PLACES TO STORE MAINTENANCE GEAR
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
A single compound word
9 letters.
Starts with T, ends with T.
TOOLCHEST
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 H (6 letters)
- 2 K (5 letters)
- 3 L (5 letters)
- 4 P (6 letters)
- 5 S (11 letters)
- 6 W (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 HA (6 letters)
- 2 KN (5 letters)
- 3 LE (5 letters)
- 4 PL (6 letters)
- 5 SC (11 letters)
- 6 WR (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A heavy metal head meets a stubborn nail.
6 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HA.
HAMMER
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Slide this across a tomato for a clean, thin slice.
5 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KN.
KNIFE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Watch the bubble settle exactly between the two black lines.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LE.
LEVEL
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Give that wire a firm grip and a sharp pull.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PL.
PLIERS
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 11 letters
A theme word
Insert the tip into the slot and turn until snug.
11 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SC.
SCREWDRIVER
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Tighten the bolt until the rattling stops.
6 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WR.
WRENCH
Spoiler zone
Complete Strands answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
Reveal the spangram
Reveal all theme words
- HAMMER
- KNIFE
- LEVEL
- PLIERS
- SCREWDRIVER
- WRENCH
Verified solution for .
Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 18, 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 18, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 18, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 18, 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 18, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 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 18, 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.
Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 9-letter spangram
Today on Cluestand
Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 9-letter spangram