Issue #72 Tue 14 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 14, 2024
A long table, a gathering of friends, and the quiet ritual of preparing a shared plate. Today's grid asks you to assemble the pieces of a classic appetizer arrangement.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A wooden plank layered with thin ribbons of meat, salty brine, and soft wedges, arranged for casual grazing.
Artisanal food and entertaining
ARRANGED APPETIZER PLATTER
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
Single word noun
11 letters.
Starts with C, ends with E.
CHARCUTERIE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (4 letters)
- 2 C (7 letters)
- 3 F (5 letters)
- 4 N (4 letters)
- 5 O (5 letters)
- 6 S (6 letters)
- 7 S (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BR (4 letters)
- 2 CR (7 letters)
- 3 FR (5 letters)
- 4 NU (4 letters)
- 5 OL (5 letters)
- 6 SA (6 letters)
- 7 SP (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A soft, bloomy-rind wheel that requires room temperature to reach its full, buttery potential.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BRIE
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The crisp, neutral vessel designed to carry a heavier topping from plate to mouth.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CRACKER
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Dried or fresh, these provide the necessary sweetness to cut through the salt of the platter.
5 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FR.
FRUIT
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Small, crunchy elements that add a necessary textural contrast to the softer components.
4 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NU.
NUTS
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A briny, cured pit-in addition that provides a sharp pop of flavor.
5 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OL.
OLIVE
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Cured in a casing, these thin, savory rounds are meant to be sliced paper-thin.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SALAMI
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A smooth, savory addition applied to the base with a small knife.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPREAD
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- BRIE
- CRACKER
- FRUIT
- NUTS
- OLIVE
- SALAMI
- SPREAD
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 14, 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 14, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 14, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 14, 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 14, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "C" — 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 14, 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 · 11-letter spangram