NYT Strands game #185, played on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, has the theme “American beauty.” The spangram is NATIONALPARKS; the five theme words are ARCHES, BADLANDS, GLACIER, REDWOOD and SAGUARO. Use the hints below before revealing the full set.
Hints for Strands #185
Start with the theme
The theme is “American beauty.” Think of natural landmarks and protected landscapes in the United States.
Try these clue words
These non-answer words can help unlock in-game hints when found: DRAW, WARD, WOOD, SALAD, DRAB and PLAN.
Spangram clue and position
The broad clue is “Natural beauties.” The spangram begins at the right edge of the grid in row one and finishes at the left edge in row six.
Full answers for September 4, 2024
Spoilers below: the five theme words are ARCHES, BADLANDS, GLACIER, REDWOOD and SAGUARO. The spangram is NATIONALPARKS.
How the hints work
Strands is a themed word-search game. According to Try Hard Guides’ description, players can form valid words of at least four letters; every three such words earn an in-game hint that reveals a theme word. Words can run in any direction without reusing or crossing letters. The spangram spans the board from one outer side to the other, and each grid letter is used once when the puzzle is complete. Try Hard Guides
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Why the theme may take a moment
The answers name US parks or park-associated features, so familiarity with American geography may help. TechRadar’s Marc McLaren characterized the puzzle as harder for people without that knowledge; that is his editorial assessment, not a measured difficulty rating. TechRadar’s September 4 guide
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