Issue #100 Tue 11 Jun
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — June 11, 2024
A steady, upward-looking grid today. It requires a patient eye for those moments when things move toward the ceiling.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The wooden gavel strikes the desk and the courtroom moves in unison from seated to standing.
Courtroom protocol and legal proceedings
FORMAL COURTROOM COMMANDS
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
Two-word imperative phrase
7 letters.
Starts with A, ends with E.
ALLRISE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 E (7 letters)
- 3 E (5 letters)
- 4 H (5 letters)
- 5 L (8 letters)
- 6 L (4 letters)
- 7 S (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BO (5 letters)
- 2 EL (7 letters)
- 3 EX (5 letters)
- 4 HO (5 letters)
- 5 LE (8 letters)
- 6 LI (4 letters)
- 7 SU (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Give your signal strength a push to reach the next floor.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BOOST
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Move the conversation to a higher, more sophisticated register.
7 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EL.
ELEVATE
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Praise someone until they are practically on a pedestal.
5 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EX.
EXALT
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Use a heavy-duty pulley to get the cargo onto the deck.
5 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HOIST
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Hover just a few inches off the ground without any visible tether.
8 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LE.
LEVITATE
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Take the stairs if the machine is out of order.
4 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LIFT
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Act as the sturdy column holding up the weight of the roof.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SU.
SUPPORT
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- BOOST
- ELEVATE
- EXALT
- HOIST
- LEVITATE
- LIFT
- SUPPORT
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on June 11, 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 11, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on June 11, 2024?
NYT Strands on June 11, 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 11, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "A" — 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 11, 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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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 7-letter spangram