Issue #83 Sat 25 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 25, 2024
A week of puzzles behind us, and another grid awaits. This one asks for a bit of listening, even if you are reading.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Two people shouting across a canyon, each convinced they said the right thing.
Linguistics and wordplay
WORDS THAT SHARE A PRONUNCIATION
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Single word noun
10 letters.
Starts with H, ends with S.
HOMOPHONES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (6 letters)
- 2 L (4 letters)
- 3 M (4 letters)
- 4 M (5 letters)
- 5 P (4 letters)
- 6 S (6 letters)
- 7 S (5 letters)
- 8 T (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (6 letters)
- 2 LE (4 letters)
- 3 ME (4 letters)
- 4 MO (5 letters)
- 5 PA (4 letters)
- 6 SE (6 letters)
- 7 ST (5 letters)
- 8 TI (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Describes the temperature of a beverage left out on the porch too long.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHILLY
Theme word 2 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A drip from the ceiling that keeps you awake at three in the morning.
4 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LE.
LEAK
Theme word 3 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
What you do at the airport when someone finally returns from abroad.
4 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with ME.
MEET
Theme word 4 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A large antlered creature often seen wandering near northern roads.
5 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MO.
MOOSE
Theme word 5 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Two of a kind, like the socks you lost in the dryer.
4 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PAIR
Theme word 6 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The breakfast bowl staple that you finish before reading the back of the box.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SE.
SERIAL
Theme word 7 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A wooden post driven into the ground to mark a boundary.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STAKE
Theme word 8 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Check your wristwatch, because you are running behind schedule.
4 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TI.
TIME
Spoiler zone
Complete Strands answer
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Reveal the spangram
Reveal all theme words
- CHILLY
- LEAK
- MEET
- MOOSE
- PAIR
- SERIAL
- STAKE
- TIME
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 25, 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 25, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 25, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 25, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 8 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the May 25, 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 25, 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 8 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 8 theme words · 10-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 8 theme words · 10-letter spangram