Issue #70 Sun 12 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 12, 2024
A quiet Sunday morning calls for a deliberate pace. These grids reward the patient reader who takes their time with the clues.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You stand in a velvet-lined room, holding a heavy gold statuette while the house lights dim.
Major motion picture industry accolades.
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Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
A single compound noun.
12 letters.
Starts with O, ends with S.
OSCARWINNERS
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Starting letters
- 1 C (5 letters)
- 2 G (9 letters)
- 3 P (8 letters)
- 4 R (5 letters)
- 5 S (9 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CR (5 letters)
- 2 GL (9 letters)
- 3 PA (8 letters)
- 4 RO (5 letters)
- 5 SP (9 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A multicar pileup that brings disparate lives into a sudden, tense collision.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CRASH
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A Roman general forced into the arena finds his path to vengeance in the sands.
9 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GL.
GLADIATOR
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A desperate family infiltrates a wealthy household, layer by layer, until the basement reveals its secret.
8 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PARASITE
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A small-time boxer from Philadelphia gets a long-shot chance at the heavyweight title.
5 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RO.
ROCKY
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A team of investigative journalists uncovers a systemic cover-up within the church.
9 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPOTLIGHT
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 12, 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 12, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 12, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 12, 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 12, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "O" — 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 12, 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 · 12-letter spangram