Issue #163 Tue 13 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 13, 2024
A quiet Tuesday grid that rewards a steady hand and a bit of patience. The architecture is straightforward, though the path to the finish line requires a careful eye.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The dog-eared page you return to when the name of a distant city or the definition of a common term slips your mind.
Information management and library sciences
SOURCES FOR VERIFICATION
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
A single noun of nine letters.
9 letters.
Starts with R, ends with E.
REFERENCE
Group hint 1 reveal
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Starting letters
- 1 A (7 letters)
- 2 A (5 letters)
- 3 D (10 letters)
- 4 H (8 letters)
- 5 T (9 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AL (7 letters)
- 2 AT (5 letters)
- 3 DI (10 letters)
- 4 HA (8 letters)
- 5 TH (9 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Check the annual tides, crop planting dates, and astronomical events in this yearly statistical collection.
7 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AL.
ALMANAC
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Trace the borders of a country or the layout of an interstate highway on a folded paper sheet.
5 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AT.
ATLAS
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
Find the proper spelling, pronunciation, and definition of a word in this comprehensive volume.
10 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DI.
DICTIONARY
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Keep this compact guide on your desk for quick instructions on operating a new piece of machinery.
8 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HA.
HANDBOOK
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Scan this volume to find a more precise or evocative term for the word you already have.
9 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TH.
THESAURUS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 13, 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 13, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 13, 2024?
NYT Strands on August 13, 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 13, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "R" — 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 13, 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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- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 9-letter spangram