Issue #107 Tue 18 Jun
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — June 18, 2024
A tidy grid for a Tuesday morning. This puzzle rewards a patient eye and a steady hand.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Look at a rooster. Look closely.
Facial grooming and style
FACIAL HAIR STYLES
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
A single word noun
8 letters.
Starts with M, ends with E.
MUSTACHE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 H (9 letters)
- 2 H (9 letters)
- 3 P (6 letters)
- 4 T (10 letters)
- 5 W (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 HA (9 letters)
- 2 HO (9 letters)
- 3 PE (6 letters)
- 4 TO (10 letters)
- 5 WA (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Think of the wide, curved grips on a classic cruiser bike.
9 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HA.
HANDLEBAR
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
This U-shaped piece of iron is often nailed to a hoof for protection.
9 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HORSESHOE
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A slender wooden tool you sharpen to leave a graphite mark on paper.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PE.
PENCIL
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
You grab this every morning to scrub your pearly whites.
10 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TOOTHBRUSH
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
This Arctic mammal is famous for its long, prominent tusks.
6 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WALRUS
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- HANDLEBAR
- HORSESHOE
- PENCIL
- TOOTHBRUSH
- WALRUS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on June 18, 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 18, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on June 18, 2024?
NYT Strands on June 18, 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 June 18, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 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 18, 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 · 8-letter spangram