Issue #164 Wed 14 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 14, 2024
A Wednesday grid that turns toward the familiar. Take your time with the layout.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Residential architecture and domestic living spaces.
TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Spangram 4 hints · 6 letters
The connector word
A simple six-letter plural noun.
6 letters.
Starts with H, ends with S.
HOUSES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (8 letters)
- 2 C (5 letters)
- 3 C (8 letters)
- 4 C (7 letters)
- 5 C (9 letters)
- 6 R (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BU (8 letters)
- 2 CA (5 letters)
- 3 CO (8 letters)
- 4 CO (7 letters)
- 5 CR (9 letters)
- 6 RA (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A low-profile dwelling with a wide front porch and a slanted roof.
8 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BUNGALOW
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A rustic retreat tucked away in the woods, often made of logs.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CABIN
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A classic, symmetrical design featuring a central front door and evenly spaced windows.
8 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COLONIAL
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A small, cozy dwelling often found in the countryside or near a beach.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COTTAGE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Defined by its emphasis on natural materials, exposed woodwork, and built-in cabinetry.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CRAFTSMAN
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A sprawling, single-story floor plan that stretches wide across the lot.
5 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RANCH
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Complete Strands answer
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- BUNGALOW
- CABIN
- COLONIAL
- COTTAGE
- CRAFTSMAN
- RANCH
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 14, 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 14, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 14, 2024?
NYT Strands on August 14, 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 August 14, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 6 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "H" — 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 14, 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 · 6-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 6-letter spangram