Issue #207 Thu 26 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 26, 2024
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Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Essential items for an infant.
INFANT CARE EQUIPMENT
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
Single compound word.
8 letters.
Starts with B, ends with R.
BABYGEAR
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (7 letters)
- 2 C (4 letters)
- 3 H (9 letters)
- 4 P (7 letters)
- 5 S (8 letters)
- 6 S (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BL (7 letters)
- 2 CR (4 letters)
- 3 HI (9 letters)
- 4 PL (7 letters)
- 5 ST (8 letters)
- 6 SW (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A soft layer for tucking someone in tight.
7 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLANKET
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A slatted enclosure for a nap.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CRIB
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A raised seat for messy meals.
9 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HI.
HIGHCHAIR
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A contained area for keeping a toddler in one spot.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PL.
PLAYPEN
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A wheeled transport for afternoon walks.
8 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STROLLER
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A suspended seat that moves back and forth.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SW.
SWING
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- BLANKET
- CRIB
- HIGHCHAIR
- PLAYPEN
- STROLLER
- SWING
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 26, 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 26, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 26, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 26, 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 26, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "B" — 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 26, 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 · 8-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 8-letter spangram