Issue #132 Sat 13 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 13, 2024
A quiet Saturday morning spent with the grid and a fresh cup of coffee. This puzzle offers a steady pace for those who enjoy a methodical approach to their weekend wordplay.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Domestic animal patterns and colorings
FELINE PELAGE PATTERNS
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
Single word
7 letters.
Starts with F, ends with T.
FURCOAT
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 O (6 letters)
- 4 T (5 letters)
- 5 T (13 letters)
- 6 T (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BL (5 letters)
- 2 CA (6 letters)
- 3 OR (6 letters)
- 4 TA (5 letters)
- 5 TO (13 letters)
- 6 TU (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A shadow moving across the floorboards in the dark.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLACK
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Three distinct patches of color scattered like paint on a canvas.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CALICO
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The vibrant hue of a marmalade jar caught in the morning sun.
6 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OR.
ORANGE
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Distinctive stripes running along the back and sides.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TA.
TABBY
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 13 letters
A theme word
A mottled mix of ginger and dark earth tones.
13 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TORTOISESHELL
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Formal attire for a very specific type of evening gala.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TU.
TUXEDO
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- BLACK
- CALICO
- ORANGE
- TABBY
- TORTOISESHELL
- TUXEDO
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 13, 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 13, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 13, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 13, 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 13, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "F" — 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 13, 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 · 7-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 7-letter spangram