Issue #211 Mon 30 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 30, 2024
A steady climb through the grid today. Find your footing and the rest will follow.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The smell of rosin, the rhythmic snap of a jump rope, and the sound of leather hitting leather.
Professional combat sports
COMPETITIVE COMBAT CLASSES
Spangram 4 hints · 6 letters
The connector word
A single word describing a physical discipline.
6 letters.
Starts with B, ends with G.
BOXING
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 C (7 letters)
- 3 F (7 letters)
- 4 H (5 letters)
- 5 L (5 letters)
- 6 M (6 letters)
- 7 W (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (6 letters)
- 2 CR (7 letters)
- 3 FE (7 letters)
- 4 HE (5 letters)
- 5 LI (5 letters)
- 6 MI (6 letters)
- 7 WE (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A smaller fighter in the ring.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BANTAM
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A title for a professional who dominates the upper tiers.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CRUISER
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The most delicate of all the competitive tiers.
7 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FE.
FEATHER
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A term for the largest class of competitors.
5 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HE.
HEAVY
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Someone fighting well below the top capacity.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LIGHT
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A competitor who sits directly between the smaller and larger ranks.
6 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MI.
MIDDLE
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
An older term for a specific tier of combatant.
6 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WE.
WELTER
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- BANTAM
- CRUISER
- FEATHER
- HEAVY
- LIGHT
- MIDDLE
- WELTER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 30, 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 30, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 30, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 30, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the September 30, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 6 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 30, 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 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 6-letter spangram