Issue #147 Sun 28 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 28, 2024
The ink stains your thumb and the crossword is still blank. A quiet Sunday morning routine waits on the porch.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Print journalism and media industry
DAILY PRINT PUBLICATIONS
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
A single nine-letter noun
9 letters.
Starts with N, ends with R.
NEWSPAPER
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (9 letters)
- 2 G (5 letters)
- 3 H (6 letters)
- 4 J (7 letters)
- 5 T (5 letters)
- 6 T (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (9 letters)
- 2 GL (5 letters)
- 3 HE (6 letters)
- 4 JO (7 letters)
- 5 TI (5 letters)
- 6 TR (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A record of events kept in order of time.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHRONICLE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A spherical model of the earth used for reference.
5 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GL.
GLOBE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
An official messenger or a sign of what is to come.
6 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HE.
HERALD
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A daily record of personal experiences or observations.
7 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JO.
JOURNAL
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A recurring measure or duration of events.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TI.
TIMES
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A platform for an advocate or a spokesperson to speak.
7 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TRIBUNE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 28, 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 28, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 28, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 28, 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 28, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "N" — 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 28, 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 · 9-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 9-letter spangram