Issue #155 Mon 5 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 5, 2024
A Monday grid that asks you to find your footing. Move with intent as the paths across the board begin to clarify.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Look at a rooster. Look closely.
Status and personal financial standing
SIGNS OF GREAT FISCAL FORTUNE
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
A nine-letter compound noun.
9 letters.
Starts with T, ends with H.
THATSRICH
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (8 letters)
- 2 M (7 letters)
- 3 O (7 letters)
- 4 P (10 letters)
- 5 W (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AF (8 letters)
- 2 MO (7 letters)
- 3 OP (7 letters)
- 4 PR (10 letters)
- 5 WE (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A person who flows easily through life with plenty of resources to spare.
8 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AF.
AFFLUENT
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Describes a social circle where the bank balance is never a point of contention.
7 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MO.
MONEYED
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The kind of heavy, gilded interior that feels a bit too much for a Tuesday.
7 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OP.
OPULENT
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
A business that hits its growth targets year after year.
10 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PR.
PROSPEROUS
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
You have the resources to buy the whole shop without checking the price tag.
7 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WE.
WEALTHY
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- AFFLUENT
- MONEYED
- OPULENT
- PROSPEROUS
- WEALTHY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 5, 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 5, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 5, 2024?
NYT Strands on August 5, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 5 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the August 5, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "T" — 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 5, 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 5 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 9-letter spangram