This is the Monday, September 9, 2024 NYT Strands puzzle. The spoiler-free theme hint is “Go play outside!” The spangram and all five theme-word answers appear below the hints.
NYT Strands hints for Monday, September 9
The official theme hint reported for this board is “Go play outside!” For another nudge, think of games people might set up in a backyard or front yard.
The reported starting letters for the spangram and theme words are CO, CR, BO, BA, HO, and LA.
Spangram for September 9
LAWNGAMES
NYT Strands answers for September 9
Spoilers below. The spangram names the category, and the five theme words are lawn games:
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- CROQUET
- BOCCE
- BADMINTON
- HORSESHOES
Why the date needs a year
This guide is for the Monday, September 9, 2024 board. September 9 also fell on a Wednesday in 2026, so the weekday and year distinguish this puzzle from the later board.
How the answers fit the theme
Strands is a daily themed word search. The theme words are the individual games, while LAWNGAMES is the spangram that ties them together; a spangram spans two sides of the board.
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