Issue #150 Wed 31 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — July 31, 2024
A Wednesday grid that requires a steady hand and a bit of patience. We have laid out a collection of items that refuse to let go.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You pull your boot out of the mud, but the sole remains behind, held by the weight of the earth.
Common household maintenance and supply closet staples
SUBSTANCES THAT CLING
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
A single compound noun
11 letters.
Starts with S, ends with F.
STICKYSTUFF
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (8 letters)
- 2 B (9 letters)
- 3 C (7 letters)
- 4 E (5 letters)
- 5 G (4 letters)
- 6 T (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AD (8 letters)
- 2 BU (9 letters)
- 3 CA (7 letters)
- 4 EP (5 letters)
- 5 GL (4 letters)
- 6 TA (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
What you apply to the back of a poster to keep it flush against the drywall.
8 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AD.
ADHESIVE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A sweet, elastic nuisance found stuck to the underside of a school desk.
9 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BUBBLEGUM
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The dark, molten result of boiling sugar until it becomes a thick, pulling hazard.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CARAMEL
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A two-part resin that creates a permanent bond between broken ceramic shards.
5 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EP.
EPOXY
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The white, runny liquid used in grade school crafts to connect construction paper.
4 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GL.
GLUE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A clear, thin roll used to mend a torn page or hold a package shut.
4 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TA.
TAPE
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Complete Strands answer
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- ADHESIVE
- BUBBLEGUM
- CARAMEL
- EPOXY
- GLUE
- TAPE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 31, 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 31, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 31, 2024?
NYT Strands on July 31, 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 31, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "S" — 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 31, 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 · 11-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 11-letter spangram