NYT Strands #199 Hints and Answers for September 18, 2024

NYT Strands puzzle #199, dated September 18, 2024, has the theme “Handy helpers.” Use the hints below in order if you want help without seeing the full solution right away; the answers and spangram are farther down.

Hints for Strands #199

1. Theme: Handy helpers.
2. Words to find for in-game hints: LIVE, LIVER, LIVID, WEAR, CLOSE, CLOSET.
3. Spangram hint: An essential DIY collection.
4. Spangram position: It starts on the right side in row seven and ends on the left side in row five.

Spoiler warning: Full answers below

The theme words for September 18, 2024, are:

• KNIFE
• PLIERS
• HAMMER
• SCREWDRIVER
• WRENCH
• LEVEL

Spangram: TOOLCHEST

Where to play

TechRadar’s September 17, 2024 guide points readers to the NYT Games Strands page.

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