Issue #137 Thu 18 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 18, 2024
A steady rhythm of clicking and clacking defines the work day. Today's puzzle asks you to look down at your desk and identify the tools that keep the machine running.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The rhythmic clatter of plastic on plastic as you type out a long-overdue email.
Office hardware and computing components
COMMONLY USED INPUT DEVICE COMPONENTS
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
A single-word noun
8 letters.
Starts with K, ends with D.
KEYBOARD
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (7 letters)
- 2 D (6 letters)
- 3 E (5 letters)
- 4 E (6 letters)
- 5 R (6 letters)
- 6 S (5 letters)
- 7 S (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CO (7 letters)
- 2 DE (6 letters)
- 3 EN (5 letters)
- 4 ES (6 letters)
- 5 RE (6 letters)
- 6 SH (5 letters)
- 7 SP (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Hold this down to select multiple files at once or to modify a command.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
CONTROL
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Press this to remove the character sitting just to the left of your cursor.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DE.
DELETE
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
This is the primary way to confirm a selection or move to a fresh line.
5 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EN.
ENTER
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Tap this corner button when you need to back out of a full-screen application.
6 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with ES.
ESCAPE
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
You hit this large, prominent button to finalize a paragraph or send a message.
6 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
RETURN
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Keep this pressed to change a lowercase letter into its uppercase counterpart.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHIFT
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
This long, horizontal bar creates a gap between your words.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPACE
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- CONTROL
- DELETE
- ENTER
- ESCAPE
- RETURN
- SHIFT
- SPACE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 18, 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 18, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 18, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 18, 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 18, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "K" — 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 18, 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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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 8-letter spangram