Issue #167 Sat 17 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 17, 2024
A quiet Saturday morning with a classic children's book. The grid unfolds with steady, measured pace.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Look at a tiny creature on a garden branch, moving from one snack to the next until it can barely crawl.
Classic children's literature
FAMOUS LITERARY INSECT
Spangram 4 hints · 17 letters
The connector word
Compound single word
17 letters.
Starts with H, ends with R.
HUNGRYCATERPILLAR
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Starting letters
- 1 A (5 letters)
- 2 L (4 letters)
- 3 P (6 letters)
- 4 S (6 letters)
- 5 W (10 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AP (5 letters)
- 2 LE (4 letters)
- 3 PI (6 letters)
- 4 SA (6 letters)
- 5 WA (10 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A firm, red fruit that you might keep on a teacher's desk.
5 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AP.
APPLE
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A thin, green structure found on a tree that eventually turns brown and brittle.
4 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LE.
LEAF
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A brined, bumpy snack that adds a sharp crunch to a sandwich.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PICKLE
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A cured, salty meat that comes sliced thin for deli orders.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SALAMI
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
A heavy, striped rind with a bright pink center and black seeds.
10 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WATERMELON
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- APPLE
- LEAF
- PICKLE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 17, 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 17, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 17, 2024?
NYT Strands on August 17, 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 17, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 17 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 17, 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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- 5 theme words · 17-letter spangram
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- 5 theme words · 17-letter spangram