Issue #29 Mon 1 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 1, 2024
A Monday morning grid that asks for a bit of levity. Keep the pace steady as you trace the connections.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The theater balcony during the second act when someone drops their program.
Expressions of great personal amusement
INDICATORS OF EXTREME MERRIMENT
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
A single nine-letter word
9 letters.
Starts with H, ends with S.
HILARIOUS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (7 letters)
- 2 C (7 letters)
- 3 G (6 letters)
- 4 H (4 letters)
- 5 L (5 letters)
- 6 R (4 letters)
- 7 T (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (7 letters)
- 2 CH (7 letters)
- 3 GU (6 letters)
- 4 HO (4 letters)
- 5 LA (5 letters)
- 6 RO (4 letters)
- 7 TI (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A low, throaty sound made in the back of the throat when something is amusing.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHORTLE
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A quiet, suppressed sound often made while trying to stay serious.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHUCKLE
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A loud, uninhibited burst of vocal energy that fills the room.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GU.
GUFFAW
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A short, sharp noise often heard in response to a clever remark.
4 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HOOT
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The standard physical reaction to a well-timed punchline.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LA.
LAUGH
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
An overwhelming, thunderous noise that erupts from a crowd.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RO.
ROAR
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A high-pitched, nervous sound made when one is trying to remain composed.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TI.
TITTER
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- CHORTLE
- CHUCKLE
- GUFFAW
- HOOT
- LAUGH
- ROAR
- TITTER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 1, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for April 1, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 1, 2024?
NYT Strands on April 1, 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 April 1, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 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 April 1, 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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- 7 theme words · 9-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 9-letter spangram