Issue #89 Fri 31 May
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 31, 2024
A steady Friday grid that requires a bit of patience to navigate. The paths are clear enough, provided you look where you are stepping.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The rhythmic click of heels against a hard surface, signaling the end of a long journey.
Iconic cinematic footwear
FOOTWEAR FROM CLASSIC FILM
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
Two-word noun phrase
12 letters.
Starts with R, ends with S.
RUBYSLIPPERS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 P (7 letters)
- 2 R (7 letters)
- 3 S (9 letters)
- 4 T (7 letters)
- 5 W (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 PO (7 letters)
- 2 RA (7 letters)
- 3 SC (9 letters)
- 4 TW (7 letters)
- 5 WI (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Bright red petals that invite a deep, unwanted sleep in the middle of a field.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POPPIES
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A multicolored arc appearing after a downpour, marking the divide between gray skies and somewhere else.
7 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RAINBOW
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
The straw-stuffed guardian standing watch over the corn, waiting for a brain to call his own.
9 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SC.
SCARECROW
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A violent, rotating column of air that turns a quiet farmhouse into a traveler.
7 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TW.
TWISTER
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The mysterious figure behind the curtain who holds the keys to getting back home.
6 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WI.
WIZARD
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- POPPIES
- RAINBOW
- SCARECROW
- TWISTER
- WIZARD
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on May 31, 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 31, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on May 31, 2024?
NYT Strands on May 31, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 5 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the May 31, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "R" — 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 31, 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 5 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 5 theme words · 12-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 12-letter spangram