Issue #154 Sun 4 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 4, 2024
A steady pace for a Sunday morning. This grid offers a balanced challenge for those who prefer to take their time.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You reach for the door handle, feeling the cold metal against your skin before the lock turns.
Anatomy and physical presence
PARTS OF A HUMAN APPENDAGE
Spangram 4 hints · 6 letters
The connector word
Single compound word
6 letters.
Starts with O, ends with D.
ONHAND
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (7 letters)
- 2 M (6 letters)
- 3 N (4 letters)
- 4 P (4 letters)
- 5 P (5 letters)
- 6 P (7 letters)
- 7 R (4 letters)
- 8 T (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CU (7 letters)
- 2 MI (6 letters)
- 3 NA (4 letters)
- 4 PA (4 letters)
- 5 PI (5 letters)
- 6 PO (7 letters)
- 7 RI (4 letters)
- 8 TH (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 8 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The thin strip of skin at the base of the keratin plate.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CU.
CUTICLE
Theme word 2 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The digit situated between the index and the fourth one.
6 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MI.
MIDDLE
Theme word 3 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The hard covering at the end of each digit.
4 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NA.
NAIL
Theme word 4 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The flat, fleshy area opposite the back of the extremity.
4 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PALM
Theme word 5 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The smallest, most lateral digit.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PINKY
Theme word 6 of 8 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The digit commonly used to indicate a direction.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POINTER
Theme word 7 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The digit often adorned with a circular band of gold.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RI.
RING
Theme word 8 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The short, thick, opposable digit.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TH.
THUMB
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- CUTICLE
- MIDDLE
- NAIL
- PALM
- PINKY
- POINTER
- RING
- THUMB
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 4, 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 4, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 4, 2024?
NYT Strands on August 4, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 8 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the August 4, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 6 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "O" — 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 4, 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 8 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 8 theme words · 6-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 8 theme words · 6-letter spangram