The NYT Strands puzzle for Wednesday, July 17, 2024, is game #136. Its theme is “Park place,” and its spangram is PLAYGROUND. The answers below are spoilers.
Hint for the July 17 Strands theme
Think of a place where children play in a park. The theme wording is “Park place.”
Spangram hint
The spangram names the setting itself: a place with play equipment and seating. It is PLAYGROUND.
All Strands answers for July 17, 2024
- SLIDE
- SWINGS
- SEESAW
- SANDBOX
- CLIMBER
- BENCHES
- PLAYGROUND (spangram)
How the answers fit the theme
Slides, swings, seesaws, and climbers are playground equipment. A sandbox is a play area, while benches are seating often found beside one. PLAYGROUND names the setting that ties the words together; the connection is by meaning, not by a shared spelling pattern. Here, “climber” means playground climbing equipment.
Why the date matters
This answer set is for game #136, dated July 17, 2024. It is not the July 17, 2026 puzzle, which had a different theme and spangram.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Strands works
Strands asks you to trace themed words through a letter grid. A spangram names the theme and spans opposite sides of the grid. Finding three unrelated words can unlock a hint.
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