Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Sep 24's puzzle
Strands Theme of Sep 24 is:
The spangram for 'Lip Service' describes common ways people show how they feel on their face. It's a broad term for different facial displays that convey emotion or thought. Think about the various ways humans communicate silently with their faces.
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Today's Strands theme is 'Lip Service'. This theme suggests words related to things we do with our mouths or lips, perhaps actions, looks, or gestures.
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Strands answer for Lip service are revealed below!
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The spangram for September 24, 2025 Strands puzzle is "EXPRESSIONS". It touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates to the theme "Lip service".
Today's Strands theme is "Lip service". This theme connects all the words you need to find in the puzzle.
There are 8 theme words in today's Strands puzzle, plus the spangram "EXPRESSIONS".
A spangram is a special word in NYT Strands that touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates directly to the puzzle's theme. It uses every letter in the theme at least once.
Start by identifying the theme, then look for the spangram (it touches two sides). Use the hint button if you're stuck - it highlights one theme word. Work your way through the grid, connecting letters in any direction.