Issue #38 Wed 10 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 10, 2024
A quiet Wednesday grid for the pen-and-paper loyalist. The ink flows steadily today.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You set the pen down, cap it, and finally walk away from the desk.
Professional and casual written correspondence
FINAL SALUTATIONS IN WRITTEN LETTERS
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
A compound phrasal verb
10 letters.
Starts with S, ends with F.
SIGNINGOFF
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (6 letters)
- 2 B (4 letters)
- 3 C (6 letters)
- 4 R (7 letters)
- 5 S (9 letters)
- 6 T (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AL (6 letters)
- 2 BE (4 letters)
- 3 CH (6 letters)
- 4 RE (7 letters)
- 5 SI (9 letters)
- 6 TH (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A promise to remain loyal through the passage of time.
6 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AL.
ALWAYS
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The standard closing for a professional note to a colleague.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BEST
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A jaunty, informal way to end a note to a friend.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHEERS
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A slightly formal, traditional way to send one's feelings.
7 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
REGARDS
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
The conventional way to close a letter you truly mean.
9 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SI.
SINCERELY
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A common expression of gratitude at the end of a note.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TH.
THANKS
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- ALWAYS
- BEST
- CHEERS
- REGARDS
- SINCERELY
- THANKS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 10, 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 10, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 10, 2024?
NYT Strands on April 10, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the April 10, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "S" — 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 10, 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 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 6 theme words · 10-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 10-letter spangram