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Need help with the archived NYT Strands puzzle for Wednesday, September 4, 2024, game #185? Its theme is “American beauty.” Start with the gentle hints below, then open the spoiler-labeled answer list if you want the full solution.
Theme clue
The puzzle’s official theme clue is “American beauty.”
Need a nudge?
Gentle hint
Think about places known for striking natural scenery across the United States.
Another clue
For a broader nudge, think “Vacation spots.”
Spangram hint
The spangram connects the theme answers as a category. Its clue is “Natural beauties.” TechRadar says it starts at the right edge of row 1 and ends at the left edge of row 6.
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Spoiler: full answers for Strands #185
Stop here if you want to keep solving. The spangram and all five theme words are below.
- Spangram: NATIONAL PARKS
- Theme answers: ARCHES, GLACIER, REDWOOD, SAGUARO, BADLANDS
In-game hint words
To unlock Strands’ in-game hints, TechRadar lists these clue words: DRAW, WARD, WOOD, SALAD, DRAB, and PLAN.
Quick Recap
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Sources
- TechRadar’s September 4, 2024 Strands hints and answers
- Forbes’ September 4, 2024 Strands hints and answers
- HintPulse Strands archive
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