Issue #77 Sun 19 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 19, 2024
A quiet Sunday morning calls for a patient approach to the grid. This puzzle offers a steady progression for those who enjoy a methodical search.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The tiny yellow faces and symbols you tap to punctuate a text message.
Digital communication symbols
PICTORIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF HUMAN EXPRESSION
Spangram 4 hints · 6 letters
The connector word
Single plural noun
6 letters.
Starts with E, ends with S.
EMOJIS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (7 letters)
- 2 E (4 letters)
- 3 F (4 letters)
- 4 R (4 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
- 6 S (8 letters)
- 7 S (10 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BO (7 letters)
- 2 EY (4 letters)
- 3 FI (4 letters)
- 4 RO (4 letters)
- 5 SK (5 letters)
- 6 SP (8 letters)
- 7 ST (10 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A gathered collection of cut stems tied together with ribbon.
7 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BOUQUET
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The organs that allow you to read these clues.
4 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EY.
EYES
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
What you might toast a marshmallow over.
4 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FI.
FIRE
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A thorny garden plant often given as a romantic gesture.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RO.
ROSE
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The bony structure that protects the brain.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SK.
SKULL
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
The light effect seen on jewelry or clean surfaces.
8 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPARKLES
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
The feeling of being overwhelmed by the presence of a celebrity.
10 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STARSTRUCK
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Complete Strands answer
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- BOUQUET
- EYES
- FIRE
- ROSE
- SKULL
- SPARKLES
- STARSTRUCK
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 19, 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 19, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 19, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 19, 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 19, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 6 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "E" — 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 19, 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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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 6-letter spangram