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Monday, June 8, 2026#1004

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Monday, June 8

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Today’s theme

Play time

Spangram
GAMENIGHT
Theme words
  • BOARDS
  • CARDS
  • CHIPS
  • DICE
  • SPINNERS
  • TILES
  • TOKENS

NYT Strands #1004 (Monday, June 8) theme is “Play time”. Spangram: GAMENIGHT. Theme words: BOARDS, CARDS, CHIPS, DICE, SPINNERS, TILES, TOKENS.

Today’s theme

Play time

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    GAMENIGHT
    Theme words
    • BOARDS
    • CARDS
    • CHIPS
    • DICE
    • SPINNERS
    • TILES
    • TOKENS

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #1004, Monday, June 8. The official theme is "Play time" — work through the hints before revealing the spangram.

    How Strands hints work

    Each hint reveals a bit more about the theme and the spangram without naming any answer word. The full list of theme words stays below the fold.

    How to crack the spangram

    The spangram touches two opposite sides of the board and sums up the whole theme, so it's usually the longest answer. Find a couple of theme words first, ask what links them, then look for a long path that stretches edge to edge.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Strands spangram for June 8 (#1004)?
    Today's Strands spangram is GAMENIGHT.
    What is the Strands theme today (#1004)?
    The theme clue is "Play time", and the theme words are BOARDS, CARDS, CHIPS, DICE, SPINNERS, TILES, TOKENS.
    How many theme words are in a Strands puzzle?
    Each Strands board hides a set of theme words plus one spangram. Today's puzzle has 7 theme words to find alongside the spangram.