Issue #138 Fri 19 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 19, 2024
A quiet Friday morning calls for a steady hand and a clear eye. Today’s grid rewards those who look past the surface to see how the pieces align.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The envelope opening, a shaky intake of breath, and the walk toward the golden statue.
Major industry awards for screen performances.
TOP TIER CINEMATIC HONORS
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Compound noun consisting of two concatenated words.
10 letters.
Starts with B, ends with G.
BESTACTING
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Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 B (7 letters)
- 3 F (5 letters)
- 4 H (4 letters)
- 5 P (7 letters)
- 6 S (5 letters)
- 7 S (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BE (5 letters)
- 2 BR (7 letters)
- 3 FI (5 letters)
- 4 HU (4 letters)
- 5 PH (7 letters)
- 6 ST (5 letters)
- 7 SW (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Small, round, and often stained on your fingers after a summer afternoon in the brambles.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BERRY
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
These structures span the gap between two points, whether over water or just between people.
7 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BRIDGES
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A wide, open expanse of grass where the morning dew sits longest.
5 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FI.
FIELD
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
You track the movement through the woods until the rustle in the leaves goes quiet.
4 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HU.
HUNT
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A mythical bird that rises from the ashes of its own past.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PH.
PHOENIX
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A hard, cool piece of the earth that feels heavy in your palm.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STONE
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
That high-end, polished confidence you see in a tuxedo or a well-tailored suit.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SW.
SWANK
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- BERRY
- BRIDGES
- FIELD
- HUNT
- PHOENIX
- STONE
- SWANK
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 19, 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 19, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 19, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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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- 7 theme words · 10-letter spangram