NYT Strands June 20 puzzle hints and answers: Today's Spangram and theme revealed
Struggling with today's NYT Strands puzzle? You are not alone. The June 20 game comes with the theme "Just a dusting" and includes powder-related clues that can leave you stunned. If you are looking for help, we have got you covered with all the hints, answers and the Spangram.
Another day, another tricky puzzle from the New York Times. If you tried solving the Strands on June 20, you probably got stuck staring at the letters, trying to figure out what connects them. The theme for today is ¡°Just a dusting¡± and that is a big hint. From baby powder to baking powder, the words all point to one thing, powders. So if that sounds like something you missed, no worries. Let us walk you through the theme, clues and every answer you need.
Theme and Spangram for NYT Strands June 20
The theme for June 20 is Just a dusting. The puzzle includes words that are all types of powders or related to powders in some way. You might see items from the kitchen, skincare, and even from science or construction.
The Spangram for today is POWDERS. It runs vertically through the grid and helps unlock the full theme. If you caught those early letters, the rest likely came together quickly.
Hints and answers to solve the NYT Strands June 20
Still want to solve the puzzle yourself without giving up? Here are two soft hints to help:
- A powder often used for babies and skincare
- A dry chemical powder used in blasting or mining
If that rings a bell, you are almost there.
If you are done guessing, here are all the theme words in today¡¯s puzzle:
- BABY
- BAKING
- CHILI
- COCOA
- TALCUM
- ITCHING
- BLASTING
- POWDERS (Spangram)
Every word ties to the idea of powder, whether it is for food, health or work. Once you found POWDERS, the others likely made more sense.