Issue #148 Mon 29 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 29, 2024
Quiet corners and the distinct smell of aging paper define the search today. A patient grid for a Monday morning.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Community spaces for quiet intellectual pursuit.
CIVIC CENTERS FOR LITERARY ACCESS
Spangram 4 hints · 13 letters
The connector word
A single compound word.
13 letters.
Starts with P, ends with Y.
PUBLICLIBRARY
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 B (6 letters)
- 3 L (5 letters)
- 4 M (4 letters)
- 5 R (4 letters)
- 6 R (5 letters)
- 7 S (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BO (6 letters)
- 2 BR (6 letters)
- 3 LE (5 letters)
- 4 ME (4 letters)
- 5 RE (4 letters)
- 6 RE (5 letters)
- 7 ST (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Take an item home for a few weeks with the expectation of returning it.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BORROW
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Pass your eyes over spines on the shelf to see what catches your interest.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BROWSE
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Acquire new knowledge through concentrated effort.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LE.
LEARN
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Arrange to get together with someone in a shared space.
4 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with ME.
MEET
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Scan printed pages to absorb the information provided.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
READ
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Extend the duration of your possession of an item.
5 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
RENEW
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Focus your attention on a specific subject to prepare for a test or task.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STUDY
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Complete Strands answer
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Reveal all theme words
- BORROW
- BROWSE
- LEARN
- MEET
- READ
- RENEW
- STUDY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 29, 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 29, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 29, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 29, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the July 29, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 13 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "P" — 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 29, 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 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 7 theme words · 13-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 13-letter spangram