Issue #88 Thu 30 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 30, 2024
A steady pace through the grid today. We navigate a set of variations on a classic silhouette.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The click-clack of a rhythmic walk across a marble lobby.
Footwear styles and architectural support.
ELEVATED FOOTWEAR VARIETIES
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
A compound noun.
9 letters.
Starts with H, ends with S.
HIGHHEELS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 C (4 letters)
- 4 C (5 letters)
- 5 K (6 letters)
- 6 S (8 letters)
- 7 W (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BL (5 letters)
- 2 CH (6 letters)
- 3 CO (4 letters)
- 4 CU (5 letters)
- 5 KI (6 letters)
- 6 ST (8 letters)
- 7 WE (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A thick, uniform base that provides a solid foundation for your stride.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLOCK
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Substantial and broad, these offer a bit more weight to your step.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHUNKY
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A tapered base that narrows to a point at the ground.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
CONE
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Short and stout, a reliable choice for long days on your feet.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CU.
CUBAN
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Small and subtle, these provide just a tiny bit of lift.
6 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KI.
KITTEN
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Slender and sharp, these require a certain confidence to navigate a sidewalk.
8 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STILETTO
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A solid, triangular piece that runs the full length of the base.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WE.
WEDGE
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Complete Strands answer
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- BLOCK
- CHUNKY
- CONE
- CUBAN
- KITTEN
- STILETTO
- WEDGE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 30, 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 30, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 30, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 30, 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 30, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 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 30, 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
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 9-letter spangram