Are you ready to tackle the latest challenge from the New York Times' Strands game?

If you're searching for hints and answers for today, September 30th, you’re in the right place!

Today’s Strands presents a fascinating and somewhat complicated theme that might leave players scratching their heads—especially if you’re not particularly familiar with the topic. But fear not! It's the final day of September, and what better way to close out the month than by cracking today’s Strands puzzle?

Strands is one of the latest games making waves in the NYT puzzle family. It's an engaging twist on traditional word searches, where players are given a daily theme and must identify words fitting that theme on a grid. One standout feature is the spangram—a special word that stretches across the grid, connecting two edges and offering pivotal clues about the theme of the day.

Spoilers Ahead!

Today’s Strands Hints

Today’s Theme: **Words with Weight**

- **Hint #1:** "Fly like a butterfly, sting like a bee."

- **Hint #2:** "Think in terms of different classes."

To assist you in uncovering the words, here are the first two letters of each word, including the spangram in today’s challenge:

- **HE**

- **LI**

- **BA**

- **FE**

- **WE**

- **MI**

- **CR**

- **BO**

Again, be mindful—spoilers are lurking ahead!

What Are Today’s Strands Answers?

Today’s spangram is: **BOXING**

Here’s the complete list of words you need to find:

- HEAVY

- LIGHT

- BANTAM

- FEATHER

- WELTER

- MIDDLE

- CRUISER

- BOXING

Today’s Strands Breakdown

This puzzle was a true brain teaser! It was undoubtedly the most challenging Strands puzzle I’ve tackled since I began sharing these guides. Personally, my knowledge of boxing isn’t extensive. Terms like BANTAM and WELTER were less familiar to me. However, spotting FEATHER (after already identifying HEAVY and LIGHT) quickly made me realize that we were delving into the realm of boxing weight classes, which ultimately led me to discover the spangram.

So, how did you fare on today’s Strands? Did you crack the puzzle with ease, or were you left pondering in confusion? Share your results with me on Twitter and Facebook!

Don’t forget to return tomorrow for more Strands fun as we kick off October with new challenges and intriguing themes!