Issue #71 Mon 13 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 13, 2024
A Monday morning grid that settles into a rhythm as you move through the letters. Take your time with the connections.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The kitchen floor is suddenly crowded with too many feet, a tangle of limbs and laughter that leaves no room to walk.
Playground dynamics and group energy.
A DISORDERLY ACCUMULATION OF BODIES
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
Single compound word.
7 letters.
Starts with D, ends with E.
DOGPILE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 B (5 letters)
- 3 C (6 letters)
- 4 H (5 letters)
- 5 H (5 letters)
- 6 P (6 letters)
- 7 S (8 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BE (6 letters)
- 2 BO (5 letters)
- 3 CO (6 letters)
- 4 HO (5 letters)
- 5 HU (5 letters)
- 6 PO (6 letters)
- 7 SH (8 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Small stature and floppy ears, often found trailing a scent through the brush.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BEAGLE
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A sturdy frame and a blunt, square muzzle define this energetic companion.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BOXER
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Long-haired and watchful, known for keeping a flock in close formation.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COLLIE
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Deep-voiced and low to the ground, built for tracking across miles of terrain.
5 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HOUND
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Thick fur and eyes the color of a winter sky, built to pull a sled through the ice.
5 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HU.
HUSKY
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Curly hair that demands a trip to the groomer for a precise, rounded clip.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POODLE
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Intense focus and a sloping back, commonly seen working alongside law enforcement.
8 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHEPHERD
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Complete Strands answer
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Reveal all theme words
- BEAGLE
- BOXER
- COLLIE
- HOUND
- HUSKY
- POODLE
- SHEPHERD
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 13, 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 13, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 13, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 13, 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 13, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "D" — 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 13, 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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- 7 theme words · 7-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 7-letter spangram