Issue #62 Sat 4 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 4, 2024
A steady hand and a keen eye are the best tools for today's grid. Take your time with the connections.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Cold popcorn, a flickering projector, and the inevitable moment you cover your eyes.
Cinematic entertainment
GENRE OF FRIGHT
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Compound noun
10 letters.
Starts with S, ends with E.
SCARYMOVIE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 H (9 letters)
- 2 H (6 letters)
- 3 P (11 letters)
- 4 P (6 letters)
- 5 S (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 HA (9 letters)
- 2 HO (6 letters)
- 3 PO (11 letters)
- 4 PS (6 letters)
- 5 SC (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A masked figure stalks the suburbs on a crisp autumn night.
9 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HA.
HALLOWEEN
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Backpackers find themselves in a deadly predicament abroad.
6 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HOSTEL
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 11 letters
A theme word
Static on the television screen signals an unwanted visitor from beyond.
11 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POLTERGEIST
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A remote roadside motel hides a deeply troubled proprietor.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PS.
PSYCHO
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A ringing telephone serves as the harbinger of a masked killer's arrival.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SC.
SCREAM
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Complete Strands answer
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- HALLOWEEN
- HOSTEL
- POLTERGEIST
- PSYCHO
- SCREAM
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 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 May 4, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 4, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 4, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 5 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the May 4, 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 May 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 5 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 5 theme words · 10-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 10-letter spangram