Issue #210 Sun 29 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 29, 2024
A cool snap in the air and a grid that rewards a steady hand. The season turns, and so do the letters.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The bite of frost on the morning grass and the heavy scent of dry stalks left in the field.
Seasonal agricultural collection
SEASONAL CROP GATHERING
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
Compound noun
11 letters.
Starts with F, ends with T.
FALLHARVEST
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (5 letters)
- 2 K (8 letters)
- 3 O (5 letters)
- 4 P (7 letters)
- 5 R (6 letters)
- 6 S (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AP (5 letters)
- 2 KO (8 letters)
- 3 ON (5 letters)
- 4 PU (7 letters)
- 5 RA (6 letters)
- 6 SQ (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A firm, orchard-grown fruit that snaps when you take a bite.
5 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AP.
APPLE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A bulbous, alien-looking brassica with a thick, woody stem.
8 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KO.
KOHLRABI
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A pungent, layered bulb that brings a tear to the eye during prep.
5 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with ON.
ONION
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A thick-skinned, orange globe often carved for late October festivities.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PU.
PUMPKIN
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A small, peppery root vegetable with a bright red exterior.
6 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RADISH
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A dense, vining plant that produces a wide variety of gourds.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SQ.
SQUASH
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- APPLE
- KOHLRABI
- ONION
- PUMPKIN
- RADISH
- SQUASH
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 29, 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 29, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 29, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 29, 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 29, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "F" — 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 29, 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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Today
- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 11-letter spangram