Issue #84 Sun 26 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 26, 2024
A quiet Sunday morning calls for a steady hand and a clear head. Today’s grid offers a measured progression for those who enjoy taking their time.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Dust on the boots, a guitar case in the back of a truck, and the hum of a radio station drifting across a wide stretch of highway.
American musical icons
LEGENDARY MUSICIANS OF THE GENRE
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
Compound noun
12 letters.
Starts with C, ends with S.
COUNTRYSTARS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 C (4 letters)
- 3 H (4 letters)
- 4 P (7 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
- 6 T (5 letters)
- 7 U (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BR (6 letters)
- 2 CA (4 letters)
- 3 HI (4 letters)
- 4 PA (7 letters)
- 5 SW (5 letters)
- 6 TW (5 letters)
- 7 UR (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A performer known for a signature hat and a string of chart-topping hits.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BROOKS
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The man in black who walked the line.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CASH
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A vocal powerhouse from Mississippi who redefined the genre in the nineties.
4 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HI.
HILL
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A guitar virtuoso who brought a classic, intricate pattern into the mainstream.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PAISLEY
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A global pop phenomenon who began her career writing songs in Nashville.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SW.
SWIFT
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The classic American humorist who shares a name with a legendary female vocalist.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TW.
TWAIN
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A contemporary performer known for blurring the lines between traditional sounds and modern pop.
5 letters.
Starts with U.
Starts with UR.
URBAN
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- BROOKS
- CASH
- HILL
- PAISLEY
- SWIFT
- TWAIN
- URBAN
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 26, 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 26, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 26, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 26, 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 26, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "C" — 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 26, 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 · 12-letter spangram