Issue #63 Sun 5 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 5, 2024
A patient Sunday morning spent clearing the clutter of the seasons. The grid settles into place with the steady rhythm of a long-overdue weekend project.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Outdoor maintenance and property care
DOMESTIC EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
Single compound noun
8 letters.
Starts with Y, ends with K.
YARDWORK
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 E (5 letters)
- 2 G (6 letters)
- 3 R (4 letters)
- 4 S (6 letters)
- 5 S (6 letters)
- 6 T (7 letters)
- 7 T (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 ED (5 letters)
- 2 GL (6 letters)
- 3 RA (4 letters)
- 4 SH (6 letters)
- 5 SH (6 letters)
- 6 TR (7 letters)
- 7 TR (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Keep the grass from creeping over the sidewalk.
5 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with ED.
EDGER
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Something you would wear to avoid blisters while working outside.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GL.
GLOVES
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Gathering fallen autumn debris into a neat pile.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RAKE
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Snip back the unruly hedge growth with long-handled blades.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHEARS
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Digging a deep hole to plant a new sapling.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHOVEL
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A motorized device to clear tall weeds near the fence line.
7 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TRIMMER
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A small handheld implement for moving soil in a flower pot.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TROWEL
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- EDGER
- GLOVES
- RAKE
- SHEARS
- SHOVEL
- TRIMMER
- TROWEL
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 5, 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 5, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 5, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 5, 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 May 5, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "Y" — 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 5, 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