NYT Strands Puzzle #934: 'Practically Paleolithic' Theme and 'Thats Old News' Spangram

Key points

• The puzzle theme is 'Practically paleolithic,' with a secondary clue of 'Nothing new here.'
• The spangram is 'Thats Old News,' running horizontally across the grid.
• The five non-spangram words are 'Ancient,' 'Archaic,' 'Bygone,' 'Primeval,' and 'Timeworn.'
• The puzzle was rated 'easy' by paid testers, according to the NYT.
• CNET notes that finding any three words of four or more letters unlocks a theme word hint.

Background

This is the latest in a series of daily NYT Strands puzzles, following themes like 'Surprises' (Sept. 14) and 'Undercover' (Sept. 13).

How outlets are covering it

Mashable and CNET both provide the same theme, spangram, and word list. The NYT's Sidekick rates the puzzle as 'easy' and provides interactive hints, while CNET offers a list of words to unlock in-game hints and notes the puzzle's difficulty.

Why it matters

Daily word puzzles like Strands are popular for their accessibility and daily challenge, and providing hints and answers helps a wide audience engage with them.

What to watch

The next Strands puzzle (No. 935) is scheduled for September 24, 2026.