NYT Bonus Puzzle · Weekly
Colorful Strands
Theme, spangram and word help for the weekly Bonus Puzzle — reveal only what you need.
Next Bonus Puzzle drop: Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Theme hints
When will theme hints appear?
After the weekly puzzle is available and this part has been checked by an editor.
Spangram help
When will spangram help appear?
After the weekly puzzle is available and this part has been checked by an editor.
Theme words
When will word help appear?
After the weekly puzzle is available and this part has been checked by an editor.
What is different about Colorful Strands?
Colorful Strands follows the familiar Strands structure with a colorful board treatment. The game already includes its own hint system; this guide is for more specific, user-controlled help.
Theme, spangram and word help will appear in progressive disclosures only after a weekly drop containing Colorful Strands has been checked. Until then this PREINDEX page contains no guessed theme, spangram or answer list.