Issue #141 Mon 22 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 22, 2024
The summer heat demands a change in scenery. Today's grid offers a brief departure from the pavement, though you might want to keep a towel handy.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The smell of lake water on a wooden dock and the rhythmic slap of ripples against a hull.
Nautical vessels and maritime travel
FLOATING TRANSPORTATION
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Single compound word
10 letters.
Starts with W, ends with T.
WATERCRAFT
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (5 letters)
- 2 D (6 letters)
- 3 D (4 letters)
- 4 G (7 letters)
- 5 K (5 letters)
- 6 P (11 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CA (5 letters)
- 2 DI (6 letters)
- 3 DO (4 letters)
- 4 GO (7 letters)
- 5 KA (5 letters)
- 6 PA (11 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A narrow, pointed vessel propelled by a single-bladed implement.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CANOE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A small, inflatable or rigid boat typically towed behind a larger yacht.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DI.
DINGHY
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A flat-bottomed boat with flared sides, often used by traditional commercial fishermen.
4 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DO.
DORY
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The iconic, slender black vessel navigated through narrow Venetian channels.
7 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GO.
GONDOLA
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A small, low-profile craft where the user sits inside and uses a double-bladed implement.
5 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KA.
KAYAK
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 11 letters
A theme word
A long, buoyant surface you stand upon while using a single long implement to propel yourself.
11 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PADDLEBOARD
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- CANOE
- DINGHY
- DORY
- GONDOLA
- KAYAK
- PADDLEBOARD
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 22, 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 22, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 22, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 22, 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 22, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "W" — 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 22, 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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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 10-letter spangram