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Tuesday, June 23, 2026#1020

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Tuesday, June 23

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Today’s theme

“A whole new world”

Spangram
MINECRAFT
Theme words
  • ARMOR
  • BLOCK
  • BUILDING
  • FOOD
  • PORTAL
  • STORAGE
  • TOOL

Today's NYT Strands theme is "A whole new world". Use the hints below before revealing the spangram and theme words.

Today’s theme

“A whole new world”

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    MINECRAFT
    Theme words
    • ARMOR
    • BLOCK
    • BUILDING
    • FOOD
    • PORTAL
    • STORAGE
    • TOOL

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #1020, Tuesday, June 23. The official theme is "A whole new world" — 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 23 (#1020)?
    Today's Strands spangram is MINECRAFT.
    What is the Strands theme today (#1020)?
    The theme clue is "A whole new world", and the theme words are ARMOR, BLOCK, BUILDING, FOOD, PORTAL, STORAGE, TOOL.
    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.