Issue #168 Sun 18 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 18, 2024
Sunday mornings usually demand a slower pace, though the grid today asks for a bit more attention to detail. Take your time with the connections.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The smell of turpentine, a smudge of gray on a fingertip, and the steady scraping of lead against a textured grain.
Foundations of fine arts instruction
STUDIO WORKSHOP SETTING
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
Single word compound noun
8 letters.
Starts with A, ends with S.
ARTCLASS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 C (8 letters)
- 4 E (5 letters)
- 5 M (4 letters)
- 6 P (5 letters)
- 7 P (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BR (5 letters)
- 2 CA (6 letters)
- 3 CH (8 letters)
- 4 EA (5 letters)
- 5 MO (4 letters)
- 6 PA (5 letters)
- 7 PA (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A tool with soft fibers, dipped into a liquid to move color across a flat surface.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BRUSH
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The sturdy, woven fabric stretched tight to provide a foundation for a finished work.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CANVAS
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A charred stick that leaves a dusty, dark mark on paper.
8 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHARCOAL
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A wooden tripod designed to hold your work upright while you stand.
5 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EA.
EASEL
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A hollow form used to give shape to clay or plaster.
4 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MO.
MOLD
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The liquid substance that provides the vibrancy needed to complete a composition.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PAINT
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A flat, handheld board for holding and mixing various hues.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PALETTE
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- BRUSH
- CANVAS
- CHARCOAL
- EASEL
- MOLD
- PAINT
- PALETTE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 18, 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 18, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 18, 2024?
NYT Strands on August 18, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the August 18, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "A" — 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 18, 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 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 8-letter spangram