Issue #209 Sat 28 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 28, 2024
A steady, rhythmic grid that asks for a bit of patience. Today's puzzle rewards a clear head and a steady hand.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Cold air, a stuck-in-throat moment, the camera flash you weren't ready for — three different snags, same body.
Internal states of human experience.
INTERNAL STATES OF BEING
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
Single word noun.
8 letters.
Starts with E, ends with S.
EMOTIONS
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Starting letters
- 1 E (10 letters)
- 2 G (9 letters)
- 3 H (9 letters)
- 4 L (4 letters)
- 5 P (8 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 EX (10 letters)
- 2 GR (9 letters)
- 3 HA (9 letters)
- 4 LO (4 letters)
- 5 PL (8 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
The physical jolt of hearing your name called for a prize.
10 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EX.
EXCITEMENT
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A note left on the counter for a neighbor who watered the plants.
9 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GR.
GRATITUDE
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A Sunday morning when the coffee is perfect and the phone stays off.
9 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HA.
HAPPINESS
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The reason you keep a framed photo on the desk for a decade.
4 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LO.
LOVE
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
The indulgence of a second cup of tea while the house is quiet.
8 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PL.
PLEASURE
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- EXCITEMENT
- GRATITUDE
- HAPPINESS
- LOVE
- PLEASURE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 28, 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 28, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 28, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 28, 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 28, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "E" — 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 28, 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 · 8-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 8-letter spangram