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NYT Strands puzzle #239 is the archived game for Monday, October 28, 2024—not October 28, 2026. Its theme is “Fall fun.” Start with the gentle clues below; the spangram and full answer list follow.
NYT Strands #239 hint for October 28, 2024
Think of autumn outings and seasonal treats. The theme is Fall fun.
Clue words for in-game hints
These words can help reveal theme-word letters: PUMP, PLUS, AIDE, PAID, DIRE, and CHAMP.
What is the Strands spangram?
The spangram is ORCHARDS. It runs horizontally from left to right across the fifth row, touching the board’s left and right sides.
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NYT Strands #239 answers
- PUMPKINS
- APPLES
- MAZE
- CIDER
- DOUGHNUTS
- HAYRIDES
- ORCHARDS (spangram)
How Strands hints work
Parade’s summary of the New York Times rules says that finding three words not part of the theme earns a hint revealing the letters of a theme word. Theme words highlight blue, while the spangram highlights yellow.
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