NYT Strands Today - Hint for "Key notes", Spangram and Answer of Jun 16 - Strands Today
Here's the answer and solution for NYT Strands #470- Key notes
NYT Strands is a daily word puzzle game where players find themed words within a letter grid. Think of it as a themed word search with a twist. You can find more Strands hints and daily solutions on Strands Today website at https://strands.today/.
What Are Today's NYT Strands hints for "Key notes"?
let me show you the hints for Jun 16's NYT Strands puzzle below.
Today's NYT Strands hint #1 - Theme
Key notes
Today's Strands theme is 'Key notes'. This theme suggests words related to musical compositions, particularly those played on a keyboard instrument.
Today's NYT Strands hint #2 - hint for Spangram
- spangram begin with: PIAN
- spangram hint: The Spangram for today's NYT Strands stretches across nearly the entire board, connecting the theme of 'Key notes' to types of musical arrangements. It's a two-word phrase hinting at what a pianist might perform.
Today's NYT Strands hint #3 - Spangram Word
Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Strands today!

- today's spangram word is: PIANOPIECES
Today's NYT Strands hint #4 - hint for theme words
The clue words for today's Strands are all types of classical musical compositions. Look for terms that describe short studies, elegant dances, evening pieces, introductory works, multi-movement structures, and sets of related pieces. These are all common forms found in piano literature.
here are the first three letters of each today's theme word:
- ETU
- MIN
- NOC
- PRE
- SON
- SUI
Today's NYT Strands hint #5 - the Answer
Here is the full list of theme words:
Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Strands today!

- ETUDE
- MINUET
- NOCTURNE
- PRELUDE
- SONATA
- SUITE