Issue #70 Fri 26 Jul
Strands hints — July 26, 2024
The page turns to a familiar four-yearly ritual. This grid demands a steady hand and a sense of global scale.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A podium draped in heavy fabric, the distant roar of a massive crowd, and the singular weight of a medal around your neck.
International multi-sport event
GLOBAL ATHLETIC COMPETITION
Spangram 4 nudges · 8 letters
The connector word
Single eight-letter noun
8 letters.
Starts with O, ends with S.
OLYMPICS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (7 letters)
- 2 E (10 letters)
- 3 G (4 letters)
- 4 K (6 letters)
- 5 S (8 letters)
- 6 T (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AR (7 letters)
- 2 EQ (10 letters)
- 3 GO (4 letters)
- 4 KA (6 letters)
- 5 SW (8 letters)
- 6 TR (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
Focus on the target and release the bowstring with steady fingers.
7 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AR.
ARCHERY
Theme word 2 of 6 5 nudges · 10 letters
A theme word
The bond between rider and horse requires immense discipline and grace in the arena.
10 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EQ.
EQUESTRIAN
Theme word 3 of 6 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
A quiet walk through the fairway followed by a precise swing toward the pin.
4 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GO.
GOLF
Theme word 4 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
Sharp, sudden movements and controlled strikes define this martial art.
6 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KA.
KARATE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
Pushing off the wall to slice through the blue water in a race against the clock.
8 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SW.
SWIMMING
Theme word 6 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
Every stride counts when rounding the bend toward the finish line.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TRACK