Issue #54 Fri 26 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 26, 2024
A patient grid for a Friday. The mechanics are precise, and the path forward requires a steady hand.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You look at the ink on the page and realize the lines are just a map for the sound that follows.
Principles of written musical communication.
SYSTEM OF WRITTEN SYMBOLS
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
Single eight-letter word.
8 letters.
Starts with N, ends with N.
NOTATION
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (4 letters)
- 2 F (4 letters)
- 3 M (7 letters)
- 4 N (7 letters)
- 5 R (4 letters)
- 6 S (5 letters)
- 7 S (9 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CL (4 letters)
- 2 FL (4 letters)
- 3 ME (7 letters)
- 4 NA (7 letters)
- 5 RE (4 letters)
- 6 SH (5 letters)
- 7 SI (9 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
This symbol sits at the start of the lines to define the pitch range.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CL.
CLEF
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A symbol indicating that a pitch should be lowered by a semitone.
4 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FL.
FLAT
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The division of a composition into small, equal segments of time.
7 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with ME.
MEASURE
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
This symbol cancels out a previous modification to a pitch.
7 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NA.
NATURAL
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A period of silence indicated by a specific mark on the page.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
REST
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A symbol indicating that a pitch should be raised by a semitone.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHARP
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
The collection of symbols at the beginning of a line that tells you the key.
9 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SI.
SIGNATURE
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- CLEF
- FLAT
- MEASURE
- NATURAL
- REST
- SHARP
- SIGNATURE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 26, 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 26, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 26, 2024?
NYT Strands on April 26, 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 26, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "N" — 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 26, 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 · 8-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 8-letter spangram