Issue #935 Thu 24 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 24, 2026
A calm grid today with room to breathe between finds. The mood leans nostalgic without being coy about it.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You step off the patio in socks, and the grass is cooler than expected; a garden hose coils in the shade nearby.
outdoor spaces attached to a home
OUTDOOR AREA BEHIND A HOME
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
compound noun; two everyday words fused into one written form
8 letters.
Starts with B, ends with D.
BACKYARD
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 F (4 letters)
- 2 P (4 letters)
- 3 S (7 letters)
- 4 S (6 letters)
- 5 T (10 letters)
- 6 T (9 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 FO (4 letters)
- 2 PO (4 letters)
- 3 SA (7 letters)
- 4 SW (6 letters)
- 5 TR (10 letters)
- 6 TR (9 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A stronghold you might build from couch cushions or pillows on a rainy afternoon.
4 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FO.
FORT
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A rectangle of chlorinated water for summer laps and cannonballs.
4 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POOL
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A cordoned play patch full of small shovels and buried plastic dinosaurs.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SANDBOX
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Seats that arc through the air on chains at the playground.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SW.
SWINGS
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
A springy circle where kids launch themselves and pretend to be astronauts.
10 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TRAMPOLINE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A secret perch nailed among the branches, reached by rope or wooden steps.
9 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TREEHOUSE
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- FORT
- POOL
- SANDBOX
- SWINGS
- TRAMPOLINE
- TREEHOUSE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 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 September 24, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 24, 2026?
NYT Strands on September 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 September 24, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 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 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 · 8-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 8-letter spangram