Issue #85 Mon 27 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 27, 2024
A patient grid awaits those who appreciate the quiet mechanics of a Tuesday morning. Keep an eye on the board as you navigate the layout.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Flour dusted on a wooden counter, a rolling pin, and a pot of boiling water ready for the evening meal.
Culinary arts and dry goods.
ITALIAN DINNERTIME VARIETIES
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
Single compound noun.
11 letters.
Starts with P, ends with S.
PASTASHAPES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 E (5 letters)
- 3 R (6 letters)
- 4 S (5 letters)
- 5 S (6 letters)
- 6 T (4 letters)
- 7 W (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BO (6 letters)
- 2 EL (5 letters)
- 3 RI (6 letters)
- 4 SH (5 letters)
- 5 SP (6 letters)
- 6 TU (4 letters)
- 7 WH (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A formal accessory knotted at the collar.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BOWTIE
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The sharp angle of a bent arm.
5 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EL.
ELBOW
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A long, decorative strip of fabric tied in a decorative knot.
6 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RI.
RIBBON
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A hard outer covering found on some marine creatures.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHELL
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A continuous curve winding around a central point.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPIRAL
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A hollow cylindrical container.
4 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TU.
TUBE
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A circular frame rotating on an axle.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WH.
WHEEL
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Complete Strands answer
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- BOWTIE
- ELBOW
- RIBBON
- SHELL
- SPIRAL
- TUBE
- WHEEL
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 27, 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 27, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 27, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 27, 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 27, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "P" — 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 27, 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 · 11-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 11-letter spangram