
NYT Strands Hints and Answers for September 24, 2026
Key Highlights Today’s NYT Strands puzzle (#247) features the theme “Just outside your door” with a horizontal spangram. The spangram answer is “Backyard,” spanning the grid horizontally and uniting six outdoor-themed solutions. The full word list includes Swing, Treehouse, Sandbox, Backyard, Pool, and Trampoline β all backyard fixtures. NYT Strands Puzzle #247 Centers on Backyard ...

