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Saturday, June 20, 2026#1046

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Saturday, June 20

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Today’s theme

Knicks knack

Spangram
GARDENPARTY
Theme words
  • CHANT
  • COURTSIDE
  • JUMBOTRON
  • MARQUEE
  • RAFTERS

NYT Strands #1046 (Saturday, June 20) theme is “Knicks knack”. Spangram: GARDENPARTY. Theme words: CHANT, COURTSIDE, JUMBOTRON, MARQUEE, RAFTERS.

Today’s theme

Knicks knack

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    GARDENPARTY
    Theme words
    • CHANT
    • COURTSIDE
    • JUMBOTRON
    • MARQUEE
    • RAFTERS

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #1046, Saturday, June 20. The official theme is "Knicks knack" — 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 20 (#1046)?
    Today's Strands spangram is GARDENPARTY.
    What is the Strands theme today (#1046)?
    The theme clue is "Knicks knack", and the theme words are CHANT, COURTSIDE, JUMBOTRON, MARQUEE, RAFTERS.
    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.