Issue #200 Thu 19 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 19, 2024
A quiet Thursday morning calls for a steady hand and a bit of patience. Today's grid offers a standard layout that rewards a methodical approach.
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Today's theme
A soft scuttling sound behind the baseboard, or that singular moment when you lift a heavy stone to find the soil moving beneath it.
Small creatures found in the garden
MULTILEGGED GARDEN DWELLERS
Spangram 4 hints · 14 letters
The connector word
A single compound word
14 letters.
Starts with C, ends with S.
CREEPYCRAWLIES
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Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 E (6 letters)
- 3 M (9 letters)
- 4 S (6 letters)
- 5 T (7 letters)
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First two letters
- 1 BE (6 letters)
- 2 EA (6 letters)
- 3 MI (9 letters)
- 4 SP (6 letters)
- 5 TE (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Look for the iridescent, hard-shelled visitor that occasionally turns up on its back in the middle of the driveway.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BEETLE
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A nocturnal gardener that prefers the damp underside of a petal to the bright light of a porch lamp.
6 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EA.
EARWIG
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Count the legs if you have the patience, though they are rarely as numerous as the name suggests.
9 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MI.
MILLIPEDE
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The architect of the intricate, glistening geometry you accidentally walk through on the way to the shed.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPIDER
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Silent wood-eaters that leave behind little more than hollowed-out dust where a sturdy beam once stood.
7 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TE.
TERMITE
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- BEETLE
- EARWIG
- MILLIPEDE
- SPIDER
- TERMITE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 19, 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 19, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 19, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 19, 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 19, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 14 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "C" — 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 19, 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 · 14-letter spangram