Issue #69 Sat 11 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 11, 2024
The calendar holds a few milestones that demand a specific sort of preparation. Today's grid looks toward one of those rites of passage.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A glittery hallway, the smell of hairspray, and the awkward weight of a pin against your lapel.
High school social milestones
FORMAL HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATION
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
A compound noun written as a single word.
9 letters.
Starts with P, ends with T.
PROMNIGHT
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (11 letters)
- 2 C (7 letters)
- 3 C (5 letters)
- 4 D (5 letters)
- 5 D (5 letters)
- 6 T (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BO (11 letters)
- 2 CO (7 letters)
- 3 CO (5 letters)
- 4 DA (5 letters)
- 5 DR (5 letters)
- 6 TU (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 11 letters
A theme word
Small floral arrangement pinned to a lapel for formal occasions.
11 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BOUTONNIERE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Floral accessory worn on the wrist or pinned to the bodice.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
CORSAGE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
To seek the favor or affection of someone, often with romantic intent.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COURT
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Rhythmic movement to music, typically performed in a ballroom.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DA.
DANCE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Formal garment often chosen for special evening events.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DR.
DRESS
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Formal evening suit featuring a jacket with satin lapels.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TU.
TUXEDO
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- BOUTONNIERE
- CORSAGE
- COURT
- DANCE
- DRESS
- TUXEDO
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 11, 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 11, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 11, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 11, 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 11, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "P" — 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 11, 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