Issue #95 Thu 6 Jun
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — June 6, 2024
The shoreline offers a quiet inventory of what the tide leaves behind. Scour the grid with a patient eye to see what surfaces.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You walk the tideline at dawn, scanning the wet sand for anything that does not belong to the ocean.
Coastal exploration and discovery
SHORELINE SCAVENGING
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
A single twelve-letter gerund
12 letters.
Starts with B, ends with G.
BEACHCOMBING
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 D (9 letters)
- 3 F (6 letters)
- 4 G (5 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
- 6 S (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BO (6 letters)
- 2 DR (9 letters)
- 3 FO (6 letters)
- 4 GL (5 letters)
- 5 SH (5 letters)
- 6 ST (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A solitary vessel of green or brown, capped and bobbing in the surf.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BOTTLE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Weathered grey timber, smoothed by years of salt and tide.
9 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DR.
DRIFTWOOD
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
An ancient impression hardened into a permanent record of past life.
6 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FO.
FOSSIL
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Jagged, translucent shards polished into harmless, frosted gems.
5 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GL.
GLASS
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The spiraling, hollow calcium home discarded by its former occupant.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHELL
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A heavy, rounded weight that settles firmly into the damp sand.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STONE
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- BOTTLE
- DRIFTWOOD
- FOSSIL
- GLASS
- SHELL
- STONE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on June 6, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for June 6, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on June 6, 2024?
NYT Strands on June 6, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the June 6, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "B" — 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 June 6, 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 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 6 theme words · 12-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 12-letter spangram