Issue #149 Tue 30 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 30, 2024
A steady hand and a flexible mindset are required for today's grid. The layout demands careful navigation across a series of physical challenges.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A mat unrolled on hardwood, the smell of incense, and the slow, deliberate attempt to touch your toes without bending your knees.
Physical wellness and bodily discipline
PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE POSITIONS
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
Compound noun
9 letters.
Starts with Y, ends with S.
YOGAPOSES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 C (5 letters)
- 3 C (5 letters)
- 4 C (4 letters)
- 5 M (8 letters)
- 6 T (4 letters)
- 7 W (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BR (6 letters)
- 2 CH (5 letters)
- 3 CO (5 letters)
- 4 CR (4 letters)
- 5 MO (8 letters)
- 6 TR (4 letters)
- 7 WA (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Arch your back and lift your hips until you form a firm, steady span between your knees and shoulders.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BRIDGE
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Sink your hips back as if you are about to sit, keeping your arms reached high toward the ceiling.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHAIR
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Press your palms into the floor and lift your chest while keeping your lower body pinned to the mat.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COBRA
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Balance your entire body weight on your hands while tucking your knees into your triceps.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CROW
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Stand with your feet together and your spine perfectly tall, grounding yourself like a stable peak.
8 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MO.
MOUNTAIN
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Find your center of gravity by balancing on one leg and resting the other against your inner thigh.
4 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TREE
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Step wide and lunge forward, extending your arms outward to hold a pose of focused intensity.
7 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WARRIOR
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- BRIDGE
- CHAIR
- COBRA
- CROW
- MOUNTAIN
- TREE
- WARRIOR
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 30, 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 30, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 30, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 30, 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 30, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "Y" — 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 30, 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 · 9-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 9-letter spangram