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Working on NYT Strands #828 for Tuesday, June 9, 2026? The theme clue points to a boat ride; use the hints before revealing the spangram and words.
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IMONABOAT ties the board together as a compressed "I'm on a boat" phrase. The theme words stay in that setting: DANCING and DRINKS capture the party side, DECK and WAVES anchor the place, SNACKS fill out the outing, and SEASICKNESS explains the Dramamine clue.
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| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jun 9, 2026 | Strands #828 | IMONABOAT - DANCING, DECK, DRINKS, SEASICKNESS, SNACKS, WAVES |
| Mon, Jun 8, 2026 | Strands #827 | GAMENIGHT - BOARDS, CARDS, CHIPS, DICE, SPINNERS, TILES, TOKENS |
| Sun, Jun 7, 2026 | Strands #826 | COLDBLOODED - BULLFROG, CHAMELEON, CROCODILE, SNAKE, TURTLE |
Start with the concrete boat words. DECK and WAVES are easier anchors, then SEASICKNESS confirms why the clue mentions Dramamine.
The spangram is IMONABOAT.
The theme words are DANCING, DECK, DRINKS, SEASICKNESS, SNACKS, and WAVES.
The clue is "Dramamine, anyone?" and it points to a boat-trip theme.
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