Issue #61 Fri 3 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 3, 2024
The week winds down with a grid that asks for a patient eye. Keep your focus sharp as you navigate the intersections.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Freshly mown grass, the underside of a leaf, and the moss clinging to a damp stone wall.
Color shades and variations
VEGETATION AND GEMSTONE HUES
Spangram 4 hints · 6 letters
The connector word
A standard six-letter plural noun.
6 letters.
Starts with G, ends with S.
GREENS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (9 letters)
- 2 E (7 letters)
- 3 F (6 letters)
- 4 J (6 letters)
- 5 O (5 letters)
- 6 P (9 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AR (9 letters)
- 2 EM (7 letters)
- 3 FO (6 letters)
- 4 JU (6 letters)
- 5 OL (5 letters)
- 6 PI (9 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A thistle-like vegetable with a heart you need to scrape clean.
9 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AR.
ARTICHOKE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The vibrant, precious stone often associated with a wizard city.
7 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EM.
EMERALD
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A vast collection of trees where the canopy blocks the midday sun.
6 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FO.
FOREST
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Dense, tropical growth where the humidity rises and the path disappears.
6 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JU.
JUNGLE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A small, salty fruit often found floating in a martini glass.
5 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OL.
OLIVE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A pale nut that leaves a trail of colorful shells on the floor.
9 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PISTACHIO
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Complete Strands answer
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- ARTICHOKE
- EMERALD
- FOREST
- JUNGLE
- OLIVE
- PISTACHIO
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 3, 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 3, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 3, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 3, 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 3, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 6 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "G" — 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 3, 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 · 6-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 6-letter spangram