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- The clue points to something that happens when a file arrives on your device.
- Theme words include things people commonly save, install, or transfer.
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Working on NYT Strands #829 for Wednesday, June 10, 2026? The theme clue points to digital files; use the hints before revealing the spangram and words.
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DOWNLOAD is the spangram and ties the board to things you might pull onto a phone or computer. APPLICATION and SOFTWARE cover installable tools, DOCUMENT and FILE cover general saved items, and PHOTO and SONG fill out common media downloads. The theme becomes much easier once FILE or SONG appears.
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| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jun 10, 2026 | Strands #829 | DOWNLOAD - APPLICATION, DOCUMENT, FILE, PHOTO, SOFTWARE, SONG |
| 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 |
Start with the shorter concrete words. FILE, PHOTO, and SONG are useful anchors, then the longer APPLICATION and SOFTWARE paths become easier to trace around the board.
The spangram is DOWNLOAD.
The theme words are APPLICATION, DOCUMENT, FILE, PHOTO, SOFTWARE, and SONG.
The clue is "Something just clicked" and it points to a download theme.
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