Issue #144 Thu 25 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 25, 2024
Today's grid requires a discerning ear for the connections between varied musical traditions. It is a patient exercise in categorization for the rhythmically inclined.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You scroll past the main library to reach the small, dusty shelf labeled with a different, specific history.
Musical history and classification
BRANCHES OF A LARGER MUSICAL TREE
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
Single compound word
8 letters.
Starts with S, ends with E.
SUBGENRE
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Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (4 letters)
- 2 B (5 letters)
- 3 C (4 letters)
- 4 F (4 letters)
- 5 F (6 letters)
- 6 M (5 letters)
- 7 R (7 letters)
- 8 S (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AC (4 letters)
- 2 BE (5 letters)
- 3 CO (4 letters)
- 4 FU (4 letters)
- 5 FU (6 letters)
- 6 MO (5 letters)
- 7 RA (7 letters)
- 8 SW (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
This house-influenced electronic style often features a squelching, synthesized bass line.
4 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AC.
ACID
Theme word 2 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Fast-paced and virtuosic, this post-war style prioritizes complex improvisation over melody.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BEBOP
Theme word 3 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A relaxed, understated approach that favors mid-tempo arrangements and lighter textures.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COOL
Theme word 4 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Defined by a heavy, syncopated bass line and an emphasis on the first beat of the bar.
4 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FU.
FUNK
Theme word 5 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
This experimental approach blends traditional improvisational techniques with electric instruments.
6 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FU.
FUSION
Theme word 6 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Instead of changing keys, these compositions rely on a single scale or mode for long stretches.
5 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MO.
MODAL
Theme word 7 of 8 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Characterized by its syncopated or jagged rhythm, this piano-heavy style flourished at the turn of the century.
7 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RAGTIME
Theme word 8 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
An era of big bands and dance halls that kept the country moving during the thirties and forties.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SW.
SWING
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- ACID
- BEBOP
- COOL
- FUNK
- FUSION
- MODAL
- RAGTIME
- SWING
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 25, 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 25, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 25, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 25, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 8 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the July 25, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "S" — 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 25, 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 8 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 8 theme words · 8-letter spangram