Issue #120 Mon 1 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 1, 2024
The rhythm of the work week often begins with a quiet grid. This morning, we look to the steady pulse that keeps everything in time.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A flat palm against a tabletop, the metallic shimmer of a kitchen lid, or the steady, heavy heartbeat beneath a marching band.
Musical instruments played by striking
RHYTHM-KEEPING INSTRUMENTS
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
A single, ten-letter noun
10 letters.
Starts with P, ends with N.
PERCUSSION
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (6 letters)
- 2 D (4 letters)
- 3 G (4 letters)
- 4 R (6 letters)
- 5 T (10 letters)
- 6 T (8 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CY (6 letters)
- 2 DR (4 letters)
- 3 GO (4 letters)
- 4 RA (6 letters)
- 5 TA (10 letters)
- 6 TR (8 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Two brass plates colliding in a sharp, shimmering crash.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CY.
CYMBAL
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A taut skin stretched over a shell, waiting for the strike of a stick.
4 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DR.
DRUM
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A large, resonant metal disc that produces a deep, booming tone when struck with a mallet.
4 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GO.
GONG
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A handheld toy that makes a sharp clicking sound when shaken.
6 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RATTLE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
A circular frame with jingling metal discs that dances in the hand.
10 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TA.
TAMBOURINE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A simple steel bar bent into a shape that rings with a high, clear tone when tapped.
8 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TRIANGLE
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- CYMBAL
- DRUM
- GONG
- RATTLE
- TAMBOURINE
- TRIANGLE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 1, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for July 1, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 1, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 1, 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 July 1, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "P" — 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 July 1, 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 · 10-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 10-letter spangram