Issue #124 Fri 5 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 5, 2024
A patient grid for a Friday. The vocabulary here rewards those who take their time with the letters.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The precise way a tongue hits the roof of the mouth to form a consonant.
Linguistics and human physiology
MECHANICAL PRODUCTION OF SPEECH
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
Single word noun
12 letters.
Starts with A, ends with N.
ARTICULATION
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 D (7 letters)
- 2 E (7 letters)
- 3 S (4 letters)
- 4 S (5 letters)
- 5 T (4 letters)
- 6 T (4 letters)
- 7 U (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 DE (7 letters)
- 2 EX (7 letters)
- 3 SI (4 letters)
- 4 SP (5 letters)
- 5 TA (4 letters)
- 6 TE (4 letters)
- 7 UT (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
State your intentions clearly for the record.
7 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DE.
DECLARE
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Put your thoughts into a tangible form.
7 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EX.
EXPRESS
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Use your hands to convey meaning in the silence.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SI.
SIGN
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The air vibrates as you address the room.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPEAK
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A lengthy exchange between two people over coffee.
4 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TA.
TALK
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Relay the sequence of events to your friend.
4 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TE.
TELL
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Let a single sound escape your lips.
5 letters.
Starts with U.
Starts with UT.
UTTER
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- DECLARE
- EXPRESS
- SIGN
- SPEAK
- TALK
- TELL
- UTTER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 5, 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 5, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 5, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 5, 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 July 5, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 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 July 5, 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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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 12-letter spangram