Issue #19 Fri 22 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 22, 2024
Today's grid requires a sharp ear and a quick eye for the way language doubles back on itself. Expect a steady climb as you navigate these shared sounds.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You say one word, someone else hears a totally different one, yet the air carries the same vibration.
Linguistic phenomena and wordplay
WORDS THAT SOUND IDENTICAL BUT DIFFER IN MEANING
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Single word noun
10 letters.
Starts with H, ends with S.
HOMOPHONES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (6 letters)
- 2 D (4 letters)
- 3 G (6 letters)
- 4 H (6 letters)
- 5 M (6 letters)
- 6 M (6 letters)
- 7 W (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (6 letters)
- 2 DE (4 letters)
- 3 GR (6 letters)
- 4 HO (6 letters)
- 5 MO (6 letters)
- 6 MU (6 letters)
- 7 WA (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A group of voices singing in unison, specifically in a religious or formal setting.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHORAL
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A term of endearment for a loved one, or a way to mark an item with a high price tag.
4 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DE.
DEAR
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Adjective for a scene so unsettling or gruesome that it lingers in the mind.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GR.
GRISLY
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The raspy, rough quality of a voice after yelling at a concert for two hours.
6 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HOARSE
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A chilled, aerated dessert that sits light on the spoon.
6 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MO.
MOUSSE
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The tissue that allows you to lift heavy objects or flex after a gym session.
6 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MU.
MUSCLE
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A long, high-pitched cry of grief or pain echoing through an empty hall.
4 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WAIL
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Complete Strands answer
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Reveal all theme words
- CHORAL
- DEAR
- GRISLY
- HOARSE
- MOUSSE
- MUSCLE
- WAIL
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 22, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for March 22, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 22, 2024?
NYT Strands on March 22, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the March 22, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "H" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on March 22, 2024?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 10-letter spangram