Issue #145 Fri 26 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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
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- ARCHERY
- EQUESTRIAN
- GOLF
- KARATE
- SWIMMING
- TRACK
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 26, 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 26, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 26, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 26, 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 26, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "O" — 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 26, 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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- 6 theme words · 8-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 8-letter spangram