For Wednesday, June 24, 2026, NYT Strands is game #843. Its theme is “Just chill,” and the answers are cooling beverages. Read the hints below for a gradual reveal, or skip to the spoiler section for the complete solution.
Theme hint for June 24
Think of drinks that are refreshing when served cold. The theme is “Just chill.”
Clue words for in-game hints
Find these words in the grid to unlock the puzzle’s hints:
- STEEL
- MOVE
- ZERO
- MUCH
- TEAR
- BARD
Spangram hint
The 15-letter spangram runs from the left side of the grid to the right side, with both ends on row five. The general Strands rules describe a 6×8 grid; the spangram marks the theme and touches two opposite edges. A hint is earned for every three valid non-theme words of four or more letters, and it highlights the letters of a theme word. These are general game rules, not additional clues specific to this puzzle. Play Strands NYT rules reference.
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Spoiler: June 24 Strands answers
Stop here if you do not want the full solution.
- BEVERAGECOOLERS — spangram
- BEER
- SELTZER
- KOMBUCHA
- JUICE
- WATER
- SODA
The six regular answers are drinks; the spangram combines them under the theme of cooling beverages.
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