Issue #60 Thu 2 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 2, 2024
A quiet day of finding patterns in the natural world. This grid rewards those who look past the surface to see what holds everything together.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Look at a barber pole, a road sign, or the jersey of a referee.
Biological patterns and visual markings
BANDS OF ALTERNATING COLORS
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
Seven-letter single adjective
7 letters.
Starts with S, ends with D.
STRIPED
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (9 letters)
- 2 C (8 letters)
- 3 C (9 letters)
- 4 S (5 letters)
- 5 T (5 letters)
- 6 Z (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BU (9 letters)
- 2 CH (8 letters)
- 3 CL (9 letters)
- 4 SK (5 letters)
- 5 TI (5 letters)
- 6 ZE (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
This fuzzy visitor is busy turning nectar into honey while buzzing through the garden.
9 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BUMBLEBEE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A small woodland rodent with pouches that stuffs its cheeks full of nuts before winter.
8 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHIPMUNK
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
The bright orange inhabitant of an anemone that found fame in an animated ocean.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CL.
CLOWNFISH
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A forest dweller known for its bold black-and-white coat and a potent defensive spray.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SK.
SKUNK
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
This large jungle predator moves silently through the tall grass using its orange and black coat as camouflage.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TI.
TIGER
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A social herbivore of the savanna that stands out against the plains with its iconic monochrome pattern.
5 letters.
Starts with Z.
Starts with ZE.
ZEBRA
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Complete Strands answer
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Reveal all theme words
- BUMBLEBEE
- CHIPMUNK
- CLOWNFISH
- SKUNK
- TIGER
- ZEBRA
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 2, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for May 2, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 2, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 2, 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 May 2, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 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 May 2, 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.
Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 7-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 7-letter spangram