Issue #135 Tue 16 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 16, 2024
Small things arrive in the field, turning the morning quiet into a chorus of high-pitched calls. A standard day of sorting for the attentive reader.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The muddy imprint of a tiny hoof, a scattering of downy feathers, and a high-pitched bleat in the tall grass.
Biology and farm life
JUVENILE FAUNA
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
A single compound word
10 letters.
Starts with B, ends with L.
BABYANIMAL
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (4 letters)
- 2 C (5 letters)
- 3 D (8 letters)
- 4 F (4 letters)
- 5 G (7 letters)
- 6 L (4 letters)
- 7 P (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CA (4 letters)
- 2 CH (5 letters)
- 3 DU (8 letters)
- 4 FO (4 letters)
- 5 GO (7 letters)
- 6 LA (4 letters)
- 7 PI (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
This young bovine is often found grazing near its mother in the pasture.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CALF
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
You might hear this tiny yellow creature peeping near the coop.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHICK
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Watch this fuzzy swimmer paddle across the pond in a line behind its parent.
8 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DU.
DUCKLING
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A young horse that is just learning to navigate the paddock on unsteady legs.
4 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FO.
FOAL
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
This small, long-necked bird is frequently seen wandering the lawn in a noisy group.
7 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GO.
GOSLING
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A gentle, woolly creature that spends its days frolicking through the meadow.
4 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LA.
LAMB
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A curious, mud-loving youngster often seen rooting around the pen.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PIGLET
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- CALF
- CHICK
- DUCKLING
- FOAL
- GOSLING
- LAMB
- PIGLET
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 16, 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 16, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 16, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 16, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the July 16, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 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 16, 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 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 10-letter spangram