Issue #130 Thu 11 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 11, 2024
The kitchen timer hums in the distance, a steady rhythm for a midday break. Today requires a measured approach to the grid.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Foil wrappers pulled back to reveal steam, a split skin, and the ritual of piling on extras until the plate groans.
Culinary preparations
STARCHY VEGETABLE ENTRÉE
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
Compound noun
11 letters.
Starts with B, ends with O.
BAKEDPOTATO
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 B (8 letters)
- 3 B (6 letters)
- 4 C (7 letters)
- 5 C (5 letters)
- 6 C (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (5 letters)
- 2 BR (8 letters)
- 3 BU (6 letters)
- 4 CH (7 letters)
- 5 CH (5 letters)
- 6 CH (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Crispy, salty strips that provide the crunch when crumbled over a hot meal.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BACON
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Small, fibrous green florets that add a garden touch to a heavy serving.
8 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BROCCOLI
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A yellow square that melts into a golden pool the moment it touches heat.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BUTTER
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A sharp, orange-hued dairy staple that turns gooey under the broiler.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHEDDAR
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A hearty, spiced stew that adds a slow-burning warmth to the center of the dish.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHILI
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Tiny green slivers snipped with kitchen shears for a mild onion bite.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHIVES
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- BACON
- BROCCOLI
- BUTTER
- CHEDDAR
- CHILI
- CHIVES
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 11, 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 11, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 11, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 11, 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 11, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "B" — 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 11, 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 · 11-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 11-letter spangram