Issue #843 Wed 24 Jun
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — June 24, 2026
The grid requires a methodical approach today. Patience serves as your best tool for navigating the layout.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Kitchen and garage appliance storage
REFRESHMENT STORAGE UNITS
Spangram 4 hints · 15 letters
The connector word
Two-word compound noun
15 letters.
Starts with B, ends with S.
BEVERAGE COOLERS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (4 letters)
- 2 J (5 letters)
- 3 K (8 letters)
- 4 S (7 letters)
- 5 S (4 letters)
- 6 W (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BE (4 letters)
- 2 JU (5 letters)
- 3 KO (8 letters)
- 4 SE (7 letters)
- 5 SO (4 letters)
- 6 WA (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A pint glass beaded with condensation after a long shift.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BEER
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The pulp left at the bottom of a morning glass.
5 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JU.
JUICE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A fermented tea kept in the coldest corner of the fridge.
8 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KO.
KOMBUCHA
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Tiny bubbles rising to the top of a glass on a hot afternoon.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SE.
SELTZER
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A rusted pull tab discarded on the sidewalk.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SO.
SODA
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The single most essential item to keep on a bedside table overnight.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WATER
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- BEER
- JUICE
- KOMBUCHA
- SELTZER
- SODA
- WATER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on June 24, 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 24, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on June 24, 2026?
NYT Strands on June 24, 2026 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 June 24, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 15 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 June 24, 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 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 6 theme words · 15-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 15-letter spangram