NYT Strands puzzle #114 is the June 25, 2024 game. Its theme is “Frame game.” If you want to avoid the full spoiler, start with the theme, then reveal the spangram and answer list only when you’re ready.
NYT Strands #114 theme hint
The theme clue is “Frame game.” It points to bowling.
Spangram for June 25, 2024
The spangram is BOWLING. In Strands, the spangram describes the theme and stretches between two opposite edges of the board.
All Strands #114 answers
Spoiler: the remaining theme words are:
- SPARE
- STRIKE
- ALLEY
- TURKEY
- PINS
- LANE
- SPLIT
- GUTTER
How hints work in Strands
Trace connected letters to form words that fit the theme. The cited game guide says that finding three non-theme words earns a hint revealing one theme word. The sources do not provide reliable text-based partial letter hints for this particular board.
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Make sure you have the right June 25 puzzle
This answer set is for puzzle #114, dated June 25, 2024. June 25 puzzles from 2025 and 2026 are different editions with different numbers and answers. Two independent answer guides agree on #114’s date, theme, spangram and word list; they are secondary guides, not official NYT answer pages.
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