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Monday, June 15, 2026#1013

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Monday, June 15

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Today’s theme

Moving mountains

Spangram
YOUVEGOTTHIS
Theme words
  • CONQUER
  • OVERCOME
  • QUASH
  • SURMOUNT
  • VANQUISH

NYT Strands #1013 (Monday, June 15) theme is “Moving mountains”. Spangram: YOUVEGOTTHIS. Theme words: CONQUER, OVERCOME, QUASH, SURMOUNT, VANQUISH.

Today’s theme

Moving mountains

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    YOUVEGOTTHIS
    Theme words
    • CONQUER
    • OVERCOME
    • QUASH
    • SURMOUNT
    • VANQUISH

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #1013, Monday, June 15. The official theme is "Moving mountains" — 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 15 (#1013)?
    Today's Strands spangram is YOUVEGOTTHIS.
    What is the Strands theme today (#1013)?
    The theme clue is "Moving mountains", and the theme words are CONQUER, OVERCOME, QUASH, SURMOUNT, VANQUISH.
    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 5 theme words to find alongside the spangram.