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- The spangram BEVERAGECOOLERS is the backbone of the grid; solve shorter theme words first, then use the long phrase to close the board.
The clue "Just chill" points to drinks that belong in a cold case or cooler. BEER, JUICE, KOMBUCHA, SELTZER, SODA, and WATER all fit that theme, while BEVERAGECOOLERS ties the board together as the spangram.
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| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | Strands #843 | BEVERAGECOOLERS; BEER, JUICE, KOMBUCHA, SELTZER, SODA, WATER |
| Tue, Jun 23, 2026 | Strands #842 | MINECRAFT; ARMOR, BLOCK, BUILDING, FOOD, PORTAL, STORAGE, TOOL |
| Mon, Jun 22, 2026 | Strands #841 | GOOSEBUMPS; BUTTERFLIES, CREEPS, JITTERS, SHIVERS, WILLIES |
| Sun, Jun 21, 2026 | Strands #840 | HOTELAMENITIES; BREAKFAST, LAUNDRY, PARKING, POOL, ROOM SERVICE, WI-FI |
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Longer theme words are the best anchors here. KOMBUCHA and SELTZER give the board shape, then the shorter drink words can be slotted around them.
FAQ
What was yesterday's NYT Strands spangram for June 24, 2026?
The spangram was BEVERAGECOOLERS.
What were yesterday's NYT Strands theme words?
The theme words were BEER, JUICE, KOMBUCHA, SELTZER, SODA, and WATER.
What number was yesterday's NYT Strands puzzle?
The June 24 puzzle was NYT Strands #843.
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