Issue #76 Sat 18 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 18, 2024
A patient grid for a Saturday morning. Some days the lines are straight, and others, they require a bit of extra focus to see where they lead.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Chalk dust on a slate, the rhythmic click of a beaded frame, and the steady hum of a room working through a long proof.
The language of patterns and logic.
QUANTITATIVE OPERATIONS AND FORMAL REASONING
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
A single, foundational noun.
11 letters.
Starts with M, ends with S.
MATHEMATICS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (9 letters)
- 2 D (6 letters)
- 3 D (6 letters)
- 4 M (8 letters)
- 5 S (8 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CA (9 letters)
- 2 DE (6 letters)
- 3 DI (6 letters)
- 4 MU (8 letters)
- 5 SU (8 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Determine the final result from the provided variables.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CALCULATE
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Extract a conclusion based on a logical progression.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DE.
DERIVE
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Split a single whole into equal segments.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DI.
DIVIDE
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Increase a quantity by a specified factor.
8 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MU.
MULTIPLY
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Remove a portion from the total amount.
8 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SU.
SUBTRACT
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- CALCULATE
- DERIVE
- DIVIDE
- MULTIPLY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 18, 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 18, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 18, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 18, 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 18, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "M" — 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 18, 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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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 11-letter spangram