Issue #204 Mon 23 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 23, 2024
A collection of small, busy creatures that populate our parks and homes. This grid requires a steady hand and a sharp eye for patterns.
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Today's theme
You hear a rhythmic scratching behind the baseboard, a sound that keeps you awake long after the house has settled.
Small mammals in the wild and home
SMALL MAMMALS WITH CONTINUOUSLY GROWING INCISORS
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
A single seven-letter noun.
7 letters.
Starts with R, ends with S.
RODENTS
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Starting letters
- 1 C (10 letters)
- 2 H (7 letters)
- 3 M (7 letters)
- 4 P (9 letters)
- 5 S (8 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (10 letters)
- 2 HA (7 letters)
- 3 MU (7 letters)
- 4 PO (9 letters)
- 5 SQ (8 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
Known for having some of the densest fur in the animal kingdom.
10 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHINCHILLA
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A solitary creature often found running on a wheel in a cage.
7 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HA.
HAMSTER
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A semi-aquatic dweller of the marshlands known for its scent glands.
7 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MU.
MUSKRAT
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A creature best observed from a distance due to its sharp, defensive quills.
9 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
PORCUPINE
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A jittery park inhabitant famous for burying its winter food supply.
8 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SQ.
SQUIRREL
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- CHINCHILLA
- HAMSTER
- MUSKRAT
- PORCUPINE
- SQUIRREL
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 23, 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 23, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 23, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 23, 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 23, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "R" — 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 23, 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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- 5 theme words · 7-letter spangram