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Thursday, June 18, 2026#1015

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Thursday, June 18

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Today’s theme

Beneath the waves

Spangram
CORALREEF
Theme words
  • ALGAE
  • CRAB
  • FISH
  • PLANKTON
  • SEAWEED
  • SHARK
  • URCHIN

NYT Strands #1015 (Thursday, June 18) theme is “Beneath the waves”. Spangram: CORALREEF. Theme words: ALGAE, CRAB, FISH, PLANKTON, SEAWEED, SHARK, URCHIN.

Today’s theme

Beneath the waves

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    CORALREEF
    Theme words
    • ALGAE
    • CRAB
    • FISH
    • PLANKTON
    • SEAWEED
    • SHARK
    • URCHIN

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #1015, Thursday, June 18. The official theme is "Beneath the waves" — 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 18 (#1015)?
    Today's Strands spangram is CORALREEF.
    What is the Strands theme today (#1015)?
    The theme clue is "Beneath the waves", and the theme words are ALGAE, CRAB, FISH, PLANKTON, SEAWEED, SHARK, URCHIN.
    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.