NYT Strands September 12 2024 Hints, Spangram and Answer

12 September 2024
7 Words

Find all theme words and the spangram in today's letter grid. Need help? Use our step-by-step hints below!

Today's Theme

"This should be right up your alley"

Spangram

12 letters

Theme Words

6 words

What is NYT Strands?

NYT Strands is The New York Times' captivating word puzzle that combines elements of word search with thematic word finding. Each day presents a 6×8 grid of letters where you must discover all theme words related to a specific clue, plus find the special "spangram" that spans across the grid.

Unlike traditional word searches, Strands words can change direction, creating unique shapes and paths through the grid. The challenge is not just finding words, but understanding how they all connect to the daily theme.

Today's Theme

"This should be right up your alley"

Find 6 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

NYT Strands Grid for 12 September 2024

W
A
T
A
D
N
H
Y
H
O
E
A
I
G
O
R
L
D
H
E
U
R
R
E
E
N
O
A
V
L
A
V
S
U
B
U
R
T
G
F
A
O
E
E
T
H
R
E

💡 Connect adjacent letters (including diagonally) to form words. Words can change direction!

Step-by-Step Hints for 12 September 2024

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Today's Theme Hint

"This should be right up your alley"

All theme words relate to this clue. Think about different meanings and related concepts!

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

12 letters - spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

T__________E

Theme Words (6 words)

All of these words relate to: "This should be right up your alley"

6 letters: A ____ E
9 letters: B _______ D
7 letters: H _____ Y
4 letters: L __ E
4 letters: R __ D
6 letters: S ____ T

Pro Tips for Solving Strands

Getting Started

  • • Look for the spangram first - it reveals the theme
  • • Start from grid corners and edges
  • • Think about the theme clue literally and figuratively

Advanced Strategy

  • • Words can change direction mid-word
  • • Look for common prefixes and suffixes
  • • Use non-theme words to unlock hint system

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Frequently Asked Questions

Complete Solution for 12 September 2024

Here are all the answers for today's NYT Strands puzzle

🎯 Spangram Answer

THOROUGHFARE

This word spans across the grid and summarizes today's theme

📝 Theme Words: "This should be right up your alley"

AVENUE
BOULEVARD
HIGHWAY
LANE
ROAD
STREET

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 630 additional words can also be formed from the grid letters

Click to reveal all bonus words

Non-theme words that help unlock hints in the game

All Bonus Words

ABAFT
ABAS
ABLE
ABLED
ABLER
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ENATE
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HYGIENE
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LEVA
LOAD
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LOADER
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LOTAH
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LUAUS
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NALED
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NEROL
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OGEE
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OSAR
OUGHT
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READ
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VERD
VERDEROR
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WAHOO
WHAT
WHATA
WHIG
YAHOO
YGOE
YOGEE
YOGH
YOGI
YORE
YOUR
630
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
10
Longest Word
637
Total Words
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