Issue #66 Wed 8 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 8, 2024
A tidy grid often asks you to look past the letters and find the logic holding the board together. Today's puzzle offers a quiet challenge for those who enjoy a bit of systematic counting.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The ticking of a wall clock, a street address on a faded envelope, or the quick math done at a grocery register.
Basic arithmetic and quantitative identification
QUANTITATIVE DESIGNATORS
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
Single word noun
7 letters.
Starts with N, ends with S.
NUMBERS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 B (6 letters)
- 3 D (5 letters)
- 4 L (5 letters)
- 5 S (6 letters)
- 6 T (9 letters)
- 7 W (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (5 letters)
- 2 BI (6 letters)
- 3 DA (5 letters)
- 4 LU (5 letters)
- 5 SE (6 letters)
- 6 TE (9 letters)
- 7 WH (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Crispy strips that sizzle in a cast iron skillet.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BACON
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A system built entirely on switches that are either on or off.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BI.
BINARY
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Move your feet in rhythm to the beat of a song.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DA.
DANCE
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Fortune favors those who find a four-leaf clover in the grass.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LU.
LUCKY
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The sequence of episodes you binge on a quiet weekend.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SE.
SERIAL
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Pick up the receiver to hear a voice from across the country.
9 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TE.
TELEPHONE
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The entirety of an object rather than just a fragment.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WH.
WHOLE
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Complete Strands answer
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Reveal all theme words
- BACON
- BINARY
- DANCE
- LUCKY
- SERIAL
- TELEPHONE
- WHOLE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 8, 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 8, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 8, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 8, 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 8, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "N" — 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 8, 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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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 7-letter spangram