Issue #128 Tue 9 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 9, 2024
Quiet rooms, polished floors, and the soft murmur of visitors moving past frames. Today's grid invites you to walk through a gallery.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The echo of footsteps on marble floors and the low hum of a climate-controlled room.
Fine arts and cultural institutions.
CULTURAL INSTITUTION FOR EXHIBITIONS
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
A single nine-letter compound noun.
9 letters.
Starts with A, ends with M.
ARTMUSEUM
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Starting letters
- 1 C (7 letters)
- 2 L (10 letters)
- 3 M (5 letters)
- 4 P (8 letters)
- 5 S (9 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CO (7 letters)
- 2 LI (10 letters)
- 3 MU (5 letters)
- 4 PA (8 letters)
- 5 SC (9 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A composition built from scraps of paper and found images.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COLLAGE
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
A print made from a flat surface, often using grease and water.
10 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LITHOGRAPH
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A large-scale image applied directly onto a wall.
5 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MU.
MURAL
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A canvas covered in pigments applied by brush or palette knife.
8 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PAINTING
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A three-dimensional form carved from stone or cast in metal.
9 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SC.
SCULPTURE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 9, 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 9, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 9, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 9, 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 9, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 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 9, 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 · 9-letter spangram