Issue #96 Fri 7 Jun
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — June 7, 2024
A Friday morning grid that rewards a steady hand and a patient eye. Take your time with the layout.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The wooden paddle hanging on the wall, hand-painted with strange symbols, gathering dust in the back of the closet.
College organizations and their secret traditions
ANCIENT ALPHABETIC SYMBOLS
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
Compound noun
12 letters.
Starts with G, ends with S.
GREEKLETTERS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (5 letters)
- 2 B (4 letters)
- 3 D (5 letters)
- 4 E (7 letters)
- 5 G (5 letters)
- 6 K (5 letters)
- 7 S (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AL (5 letters)
- 2 BE (4 letters)
- 3 DE (5 letters)
- 4 EP (7 letters)
- 5 GA (5 letters)
- 6 KA (5 letters)
- 7 SI (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The leader of the pack, or the very beginning of a long sequence.
5 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AL.
ALPHA
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The second in line, often used to describe a trial version of software.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BETA
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A triangular formation found at the mouth of a river.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DE.
DELTA
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A small, insignificant amount or a minor error.
7 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EP.
EPSILON
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The third primary color in a specific light spectrum.
5 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GA.
GAMMA
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A type of casual, brimless cap worn by ancient students.
5 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KA.
KAPPA
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A mathematical symbol used to represent the sum of a series.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SI.
SIGMA
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Complete Strands answer
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- ALPHA
- BETA
- DELTA
- EPSILON
- GAMMA
- KAPPA
- SIGMA
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on June 7, 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 7, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on June 7, 2024?
NYT Strands on June 7, 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 June 7, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "G" — 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 7, 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 · 12-letter spangram
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- 7 theme words · 12-letter spangram