Issue #841 Mon 22 Jun
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — June 22, 2026
Today's grid requires a steady hand and a bit of patience. Expect a few sharp turns before you reach the end.
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.
Involuntary physical responses
SENSORY REACTIONS TO FEAR OR COLD
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Single compound noun
10 letters.
Starts with G, ends with S.
GOOSE BUMPS
Group hint 1 reveal
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Starting letters
- 1 B (11 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 J (7 letters)
- 4 S (7 letters)
- 5 W (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BU (11 letters)
- 2 CR (6 letters)
- 3 JI (7 letters)
- 4 SH (7 letters)
- 5 WI (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 11 letters
A theme word
That fluttery feeling in your stomach right before you step onto the stage.
11 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BUTTERFLIES
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
When the hair on the back of your neck stands up because you sense someone is watching.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CREEPS
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
You have had too much espresso and your hands cannot stop shaking.
7 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JI.
JITTERS
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A sudden chill that travels down your spine when you walk into a drafty room.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHIVERS
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A sense of deep unease that makes you want to leave the building immediately.
7 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WI.
WILLIES
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- BUTTERFLIES
- CREEPS
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- SHIVERS
- WILLIES
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on June 22, 2026. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for June 22, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on June 22, 2026?
NYT Strands on June 22, 2026 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 June 22, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "G" — 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 June 22, 2026?
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 · 10-letter spangram