Issue #80 Wed 22 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 22, 2024
A quiet Wednesday afternoon in the kitchen. The grid is straightforward, leaving plenty of room to appreciate the finer details of the puzzle.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Domestic outdoor spaces
VEGETATION PLOTS
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Single compound noun
10 letters.
Starts with H, ends with N.
HERBGARDEN
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 C (9 letters)
- 3 P (7 letters)
- 4 R (8 letters)
- 5 S (4 letters)
- 6 T (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (5 letters)
- 2 CO (9 letters)
- 3 PA (7 letters)
- 4 RO (8 letters)
- 5 SA (4 letters)
- 6 TH (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Snip a few glossy leaves for the caprese.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BASIL
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
The seeds are ground down for a distinct citrusy pop.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
CORIANDER
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Often dismissed as a simple garnish, it deserves more credit.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PARSLEY
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Woody sprigs that hold their own against a roasted chicken.
8 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RO.
ROSEMARY
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A dusty, grey-green leaf that pairs well with brown butter.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SAGE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A tiny, flavorful leaf that requires a bit of patience to strip from the stalk.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TH.
THYME
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- BASIL
- CORIANDER
- PARSLEY
- ROSEMARY
- SAGE
- THYME
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 22, 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 22, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 22, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 22, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the May 22, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "H" — 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 22, 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 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 6 theme words · 10-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 10-letter spangram