Issue #151 Thu 1 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 1, 2024
The week winds down with a grid that requires steady fingers and a bit of rhythmic intuition. Approach this one with patience.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The metal tin hits the ice, the rhythm starts, and everything inside begins to move in a blur.
Bar culture and percussion
VIGOROUS AGITATION
Spangram 4 hints · 6 letters
The connector word
Single word
6 letters.
Starts with S, ends with N.
SHAKEN
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 H (9 letters)
- 3 H (5 letters)
- 4 M (6 letters)
- 5 M (7 letters)
- 6 R (6 letters)
- 7 S (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BO (5 letters)
- 2 HA (9 letters)
- 3 HA (5 letters)
- 4 MA (6 letters)
- 5 MA (7 letters)
- 6 RA (6 letters)
- 7 SA (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Gold doubloons hidden in a wooden chest.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BOOTY
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A fine mist held in place by a heavy-duty nozzle.
9 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HA.
HAIRSPRAY
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Two palms pressed together to create a sharp sound.
5 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HA.
HANDS
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A hollow instrument filled with dry seeds.
6 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MARACA
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
An olive skewered on a toothpick, floating in a chilled glass.
7 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MARTINI
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A plastic toy that keeps a restless baby occupied.
6 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RATTLE
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
White crystals sprinkled over the rim of a glass.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SALT
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Complete Strands answer
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Reveal all theme words
- BOOTY
- HAIRSPRAY
- HANDS
- MARACA
- MARTINI
- RATTLE
- SALT
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 1, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for August 1, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 1, 2024?
NYT Strands on August 1, 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 August 1, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 6 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 August 1, 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 · 6-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 6-letter spangram