Issue #125 Sat 6 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 6, 2024
Saturday morning calls for a slow coffee and a grid that rewards a steady hand. Today's puzzle offers just that.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Residential exterior decor
OUTDOOR YARD DECORATIONS
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
Single compound noun
12 letters.
Starts with L, ends with T.
LAWNORNAMENT
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Starting letters
- 1 B (8 letters)
- 2 F (8 letters)
- 3 G (5 letters)
- 4 P (7 letters)
- 5 W (8 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BI (8 letters)
- 2 FL (8 letters)
- 3 GN (5 letters)
- 4 PL (7 letters)
- 5 WI (8 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A shallow basin on a pedestal meant for neighborhood visitors with wings.
8 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BI.
BIRDBATH
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A bright pink, long-legged plastic figure that stands out against the green.
8 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FL.
FLAMINGO
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A diminutive, bearded fellow in a pointy hat keeping watch over the flowerbeds.
5 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GN.
GNOME
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A clay or plastic vessel for housing greenery on a porch or patio.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PL.
PLANTER
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A fabric tube that pivots to show the direction of the breeze.
8 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WI.
WINDSOCK
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 6, 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 6, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 6, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 6, 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 July 6, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "L" — 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 6, 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 · 12-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 12-letter spangram