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Today’s Strands theme is “As old as time.” If you want a nudge before seeing the solution, start with the clue below; the complete spangram and theme words appear farther down.
Hints for Strands #572
Theme clue
The theme is “As old as time.”
Published hint
The clue points to Cogsworth from Beauty and the Beast, but says to think of a much larger version of the character. This wording is reported by Forbes.
Letter and board clues
- The six entries begin with CH, WI, GE, WE, PE, and GR, according to Forbes.
- The spangram has 16 letters. TechRadar places it from the top edge at column 2 to the bottom edge at column 3.
- NEWS, GRADE, CHIP, FAME, STEP, and SWIG are words that can unlock in-game hints, as reported by TechRadar.
Full answer for September 26, 2025
Spoilers below: The puzzle is NYT Strands game #572, dated Friday, September 26, 2025.
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- Spangram: GRANDFATHERCLOCK
- Theme words: CHIMES, GEARS, PENDULUM, WEIGHTS, WINDER
The answer set is listed in the Strands Solution answer archive and is also confirmed by the Forbes and TechRadar guides.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How the words relate to the theme
GRANDFATHERCLOCK names the traditional longcase timepiece. The other answers are parts or related features of its mechanism: the pendulum regulates timekeeping, gears transmit motion, chimes sound the hours, weights power the movement, and a winder is used to wind it. These are explanatory descriptions from AllThings.How, not definitions attributed to The New York Times.
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