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NYT Strands Puzzle - September 21, 2023

NYT Strands Puzzle - September 21, 2023
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September 21, 2025

Looking for today's NYT Strands puzzle? A new game drops every midnight based on your time zone, meaning some players are always tackling 'today's' puzzle while others are working on 'yesterday's'. If you're after the Sunday challenge, click here: [NYT Strands hints and answers for September 21](#).

What is NYT Strands? Strands is the latest word game from the New York Times, following hits like Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections. While it's engaging and fun, it can also be quite challenging. Keep reading for some helpful hints.

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Today's Theme and Clue Words

Theme: The theme of today's NYT Strands (game #568) is to find an opening. This guides your approach to solving the puzzle.

Clue Words to Unlock Hints: Try playing with these words to access in-game hints:

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Spangram Details

Number of Letters: 10 How it Touches the Board:

The answers are provided below—please do not scroll further if you want to avoid spoilers!

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Today's Answers (Game 568)

Spangram: MIND THE GAP

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My Experience

This puzzle was quite tough. Even after finding five words, I needed a hint to complete it. I initially identified “NOOK” and guessed “CRANNY” intuitively, followed by “CREVICE,” which reminded me of a snowmobiling trip in Iceland.

The phrase “MIND THE GAP” is iconic in London, warning passengers about the gaps between train and platform. It’s a classic British phrase, but I often wonder why the programmers haven’t solved this gap issue altogether!

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Yesterday's Answers (September 21, 2023)

Game #567

Spangram: SOLIDARITY

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About NYT Strands

Strands is a word game by The New York Times, part of their family of puzzles like Wordle and Connections. It has been available for over a year on both desktop and mobile via the NYT Games platform.

If you're new or struggling, I have a comprehensive guide with tips on how to play and solve Strands. Check it out for detailed strategies!

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About Johnny

Johnny is a freelance pop culture journalist who's been covering internet trends, music, football, and celebrities since the days of the iPhone's inception. Known for his humorous and sometimes bizarre stories—like once making up Madonna's sausage roll addiction—he's interviewed stars like Elton John and Blur.

Living in North London, Johnny enjoys cycling, shouting at pigeons, and sharing his word puzzle adventures.

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