Issue #134 Mon 15 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 15, 2024
The syllabus is set, the campus maps are printed, and the bookstore is already crowded. A patient grid for the start of the academic year.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The smell of old library books, a heavy backpack, and the sound of a distant marching band warming up.
Higher education institutions in the United States
ACADEMIC CAMPUSES
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
A single word composed of twelve letters.
12 letters.
Starts with U, ends with S.
UNIVERSITIES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 D (4 letters)
- 3 N (12 letters)
- 4 R (4 letters)
- 5 T (6 letters)
- 6 T (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BR (5 letters)
- 2 DU (4 letters)
- 3 NO (12 letters)
- 4 RI (4 letters)
- 5 TE (6 letters)
- 6 TU (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
An Ivy League school located in Providence, Rhode Island.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BROWN
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
This private research institution is based in Durham, North Carolina.
4 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DU.
DUKE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 12 letters
A theme word
A Big Ten member situated along the shores of Lake Michigan.
12 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NO.
NORTHWESTERN
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
This school is well known for its research programs in Houston.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RI.
RICE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A prominent research institution located in the heart of Philadelphia.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TE.
TEMPLE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A small research institution located just outside of Boston.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TU.
TUFTS
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- BROWN
- DUKE
- NORTHWESTERN
- RICE
- TEMPLE
- TUFTS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 15, 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 15, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 15, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 15, 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 15, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "U" — 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 15, 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 · 12-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 12-letter spangram