Issue #79 Tue 21 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 21, 2024
A tidy interface is a comfort, but the real work happens in the rows above the main stage. Today, we navigate the architecture of the digital workspace.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You pull down a tab to see what you can change, save, or undo.
Computer software interface design
TOP-LEVEL NAVIGATION CATEGORIES
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
Compound noun
9 letters.
Starts with M, ends with S.
MENUITEMS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 E (4 letters)
- 2 F (9 letters)
- 3 F (4 letters)
- 4 H (4 letters)
- 5 H (7 letters)
- 6 T (5 letters)
- 7 W (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 ED (4 letters)
- 2 FA (9 letters)
- 3 FI (4 letters)
- 4 HE (4 letters)
- 5 HI (7 letters)
- 6 TO (5 letters)
- 7 WI (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Adjusting the text or parameters within a document.
4 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with ED.
EDIT
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Marking a specific site to return to later.
9 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FA.
FAVORITES
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Saving your progress to the hard drive.
4 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FI.
FILE
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Consulting the manual or documentation for guidance.
4 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HE.
HELP
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Reviewing a chronological record of your recent activity.
7 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HI.
HISTORY
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Selecting the utility required to perform a specific task.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TOOLS
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Managing the active frame currently displayed on screen.
6 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WI.
WINDOW
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- EDIT
- FAVORITES
- FILE
- HELP
- HISTORY
- TOOLS
- WINDOW
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 21, 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 21, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 21, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 21, 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 21, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 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 21, 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 · 9-letter spangram