NYT Strands puzzle #225, dated October 14, 2024, has the theme clue “Get out of here!” The spangram is MOVINGDAY, and its eight theme words are BOXES, BUNGEE, CRATE, DOLLY, FOAM, STRAP, TAPE, and TRUCK. The answers are reported consistently by Try Hard Guides and Fortnite Insider; neither page is an official New York Times answer key.
NYT Strands #225 answers for October 14, 2024
The theme clue is “Get out of here!” The answer set reported by both answer guides is:
- Spangram: MOVINGDAY
- Theme words: BOXES, BUNGEE, CRATE, DOLLY, FOAM, STRAP, TAPE, TRUCK
Why these words fit the theme
The words point to moving day: boxes and a crate hold belongings; foam protects them; tape and straps secure loads; a dolly helps move heavy items; a truck carries them; and a bungee can help hold a load in place. MOVINGDAY names the shared idea behind the entries and links the puzzle’s “Get out of here!” clue to packing up and moving.
How to approach the puzzle without spoilers
- Start with the clue. “Get out of here!” can suggest leaving a place, but also consider a phrase or situation associated with moving away.
- Look for a shared category. Once a few answers appear, ask what kind of occasion or activity connects them. The equipment-related words point toward a move.
- Use the spangram to confirm the theme. The answer guides describe the spangram as spanning opposite sides of the grid. They do not agree on its row position, so a precise route or cell-by-cell placement is not included here.
- Earn hints with other words if needed. Finding three qualifying non-theme words can unlock an in-game hint, according to the answer guides.
Difficulty and source note
Creative Collaboration author Marc McLaren described this puzzle as “Moderate” and said he used one hint. That is his personal solving account, not an objective difficulty rating or a measure of how many hints other players needed. The answer set above is cross-checked across Try Hard Guides and Fortnite Insider; the cited pages do not provide an official NYT puzzle record or answer key.
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