Issue #205 Tue 24 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 24, 2024
A Tuesday spent looking toward the horizon. There is a quiet rigor to this grid that rewards a steady hand.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The hum of a ship's engine, a cold expanse of stars, and the static on a long-range transmission.
Speculative literature and film
GENRE OF IMAGINATIVE NARRATIVES
Spangram 4 hints · 14 letters
The connector word
A single compound noun
14 letters.
Starts with S, ends with N.
SCIENCEFICTION
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (5 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 D (5 letters)
- 4 M (7 letters)
- 5 M (6 letters)
- 6 R (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AL (5 letters)
- 2 CY (6 letters)
- 3 DR (5 letters)
- 4 MA (7 letters)
- 5 MU (6 letters)
- 6 RO (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
An uninvited visitor from a distant galaxy waiting at the edge of your porch.
5 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AL.
ALIEN
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A human frame augmented by wires and steel plates.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CY.
CYBORG
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A compact mechanical assistant that translates binary into movement.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DR.
DROID
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
An inhabitant of the fourth planet, known for a reddish complexion.
7 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MARTIAN
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A creature whose genetic blueprint has been significantly altered by radiation.
6 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MU.
MUTANT
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A programmed worker designed to perform repetitive tasks without fatigue.
5 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RO.
ROBOT
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- ALIEN
- CYBORG
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 24, 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 24, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 24, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 24, 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 24, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 14 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "S" — 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 24, 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.
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- 6 theme words · 14-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 14-letter spangram