Issue #104 Sat 15 Jun
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — June 15, 2024
The weekend brings a change in pace. Look for the connections between these terms as you navigate the grid.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Salt spray on a morning ferry, the weight of the water against your mask, and the quiet shadow moving beneath the boat.
Underwater biological entities
BIOLOGICAL DENIZENS OF THE DEEP
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Single compound word
10 letters.
Starts with M, ends with E.
MARINELIFE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (4 letters)
- 2 C (5 letters)
- 3 L (7 letters)
- 4 O (7 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
- 6 S (5 letters)
- 7 W (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CL (4 letters)
- 2 CO (5 letters)
- 3 LO (7 letters)
- 4 OC (7 letters)
- 5 SH (5 letters)
- 6 SQ (5 letters)
- 7 WH (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Look for the bivalve that stays shut tight against the sand.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CL.
CLAM
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A rigid, colorful structure built by tiny polyps over centuries.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
CORAL
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The crustacean with two heavy claws that turns bright red when boiled.
7 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LO.
LOBSTER
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Eight arms and a bulbous head, known for its ability to squeeze through tiny gaps.
7 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OC.
OCTOPUS
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A silent predator with a dorsal fin that slices the water surface.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHARK
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Ten-armed cephalopod that moves by jetting water from a funnel.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SQ.
SQUID
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The massive mammal that breaches the surface to exhale through a blowhole.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WH.
WHALE
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Complete Strands answer
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Reveal all theme words
- CLAM
- CORAL
- LOBSTER
- OCTOPUS
- SHARK
- SQUID
- WHALE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on June 15, 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 15, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on June 15, 2024?
NYT Strands on June 15, 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 15, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "M" — 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 15, 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 · 10-letter spangram