Issue #64 Mon 6 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 6, 2024
The inbox is empty, but the slot in the front door offers a different kind of connection. A quiet morning of paper and ink.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You hear the metal flap of the front door drop and the scuff of a heavy footstep against the porch.
Traditional household communication
PHYSICAL CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERY
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
Single compound word
9 characters.
Starts with S, ends with L.
SNAILMAIL
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (4 letters)
- 2 I (6 letters)
- 3 L (6 letters)
- 4 M (8 letters)
- 5 P (7 letters)
- 6 P (8 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BI (4 letters)
- 2 IN (6 letters)
- 3 LE (6 letters)
- 4 MA (8 letters)
- 5 PA (7 letters)
- 6 PO (8 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Something you dread finding in the stack on a Tuesday, usually marked with a due date.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BI.
BILL
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A heavy cream-colored cardstock that suggests you should clear your calendar for a specific evening.
6 letters.
Starts with I.
Starts with IN.
INVITE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Handwritten thoughts folded neatly into a rectangle, kept in a drawer for years.
6 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LE.
LETTER
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Glossy pages you flip through while waiting for the kettle to whistle.
8 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MAGAZINE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A cardboard box left on the stoop, taped tight and bearing a shipping label.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PACKAGE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A rectangular souvenir featuring a scenic view on one side and a brief note on the other.
8 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POSTCARD
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Complete Strands answer
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- BILL
- INVITE
- LETTER
- MAGAZINE
- PACKAGE
- POSTCARD
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 6, 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 6, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 6, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 6, 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 6, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 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 6, 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 · 9-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 9-letter spangram