Issue #68 Fri 10 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 10, 2024
A steady hand and a bit of patience will serve you well today. The grid waits for your next move.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The ground shakes, a low rumble turns into a roar, and gravity loses its grip for a few minutes.
Aeronautics and atmospheric travel
PHASES OF A VERTICAL ASCENT AND RETURN
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
A single compound noun.
11 letters.
Starts with S, ends with T.
SPACEFLIGHT
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Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 E (9 letters)
- 2 L (6 letters)
- 3 O (5 letters)
- 4 R (7 letters)
- 5 S (10 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 EN (9 letters)
- 2 LA (6 letters)
- 3 OR (5 letters)
- 4 RE (7 letters)
- 5 SP (10 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A scheduled meeting between two objects moving at high velocity.
9 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EN.
ENCOUNTER
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The moment the countdown hits zero and the pad clears.
6 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LA.
LAUNCH
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Staying in a constant curve around a central body.
5 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OR.
ORBIT
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The return through the thickest part of the atmosphere.
7 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
REENTRY
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
A controlled impact in the water to end the journey.
10 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPLASHDOWN
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- ENCOUNTER
- LAUNCH
- ORBIT
- REENTRY
- SPLASHDOWN
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 10, 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 10, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 10, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 10, 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 10, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 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 10, 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 · 11-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 11-letter spangram