Issue #32 Thu 4 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 4, 2024
A light, mid-day focus for today's grid. The path forward remains steady for those who keep their eyes on the prize.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The crinkle of a paper sack and the quiet exchange of coins at the cafeteria register.
Childhood finance and schoolyard commerce
INFORMAL TERMS FOR PERSONAL FUNDS
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
A compound noun formed by two distinct concepts.
10 letters.
Starts with L, ends with Y.
LUNCHMONEY
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 B (5 letters)
- 3 C (7 letters)
- 4 C (5 letters)
- 5 C (4 letters)
- 6 D (5 letters)
- 7 L (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (5 letters)
- 2 BR (5 letters)
- 3 CA (7 letters)
- 4 CH (5 letters)
- 5 CL (4 letters)
- 6 DO (5 letters)
- 7 LE (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Crispy, savory strips often served alongside eggs on a weekend morning.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BACON
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A staple baked good sliced and toasted for a morning meal.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BREAD
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A dense, leafy vegetable that forms a tight, round head.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CABBAGE
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Thin, salted slices of potato that arrive in a crinkly bag.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHIPS
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A hard-shelled marine creature that burrows into the sand.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CL.
CLAM
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The raw, pliable mixture of flour and water waiting to be baked.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DO.
DOUGH
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Crisp, green leaves that provide the crunch in a garden salad.
7 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LE.
LETTUCE
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Complete Strands answer
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- BACON
- BREAD
- CABBAGE
- CHIPS
- CLAM
- DOUGH
- LETTUCE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 4, 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 4, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 4, 2024?
NYT Strands on April 4, 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 4, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "L" — 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 4, 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