Issue #136 Wed 17 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 17, 2024
A gentle day for those who prefer their puzzles with a bit of architectural structure. We have assembled a grid that rewards a steady hand and a keen eye for physical space.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Outdoor recreational areas
COMMUNAL OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Single compound word
10 letters.
Starts with P, ends with D.
PLAYGROUND
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (7 letters)
- 2 C (7 letters)
- 3 S (7 letters)
- 4 S (6 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
- 6 S (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BE (7 letters)
- 2 CL (7 letters)
- 3 SA (7 letters)
- 4 SE (6 letters)
- 5 SL (5 letters)
- 6 SW (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A place to sit and watch the world go by while waiting for someone to finish their turn.
7 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BENCHES
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
You have to use your hands and feet to navigate this vertical challenge.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CL.
CLIMBER
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A square enclosure filled with fine grit that often ends up in your shoes.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SANDBOX
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Two people are required to keep this beam moving up and down.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SE.
SEESAW
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Gravity does all the work once you reach the top of the ladder.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SL.
SLIDE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Back and forth you go, reaching for the sky until your feet leave the grass.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SW.
SWINGS
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Complete Strands answer
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- BENCHES
- CLIMBER
- SANDBOX
- SEESAW
- SLIDE
- SWINGS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 17, 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 17, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 17, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 17, 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 17, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "P" — 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 17, 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 · 10-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 10-letter spangram