Issue #169 Mon 19 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 19, 2024
Today's grid asks for a bit of patience as you map out the terrain. It is a steady, deliberate path through the thicket.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Look at a rooster. Look closely.
Zoology and natural history
LARGE APEX PREDATORS
Spangram 4 hints · 6 letters
The connector word
Single compound noun
6 letters.
Starts with B, ends with T.
BIGCAT
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (7 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 J (6 letters)
- 4 L (7 letters)
- 5 L (4 letters)
- 6 P (7 letters)
- 7 T (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (7 letters)
- 2 CO (6 letters)
- 3 JA (6 letters)
- 4 LE (7 letters)
- 5 LI (4 letters)
- 6 PA (7 letters)
- 7 TI (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
This sprinter reaches highway speeds in seconds on the savanna.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHEETAH
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A mountain dweller known for its haunting call in the high country.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COUGAR
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
An expert swimmer that stalks the riverbanks of the Americas.
6 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JA.
JAGUAR
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Its coat is covered in rosettes, making it nearly invisible in the dappled forest light.
7 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LE.
LEOPARD
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Males of this species sport a heavy mane and dominate the pride.
4 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LION
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A melanistic variation that stalks through the shadows of the jungle.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PANTHER
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Distinctive orange fur with black vertical stripes defines this solitary hunter.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TI.
TIGER
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- CHEETAH
- COUGAR
- JAGUAR
- LEOPARD
- LION
- PANTHER
- TIGER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 19, 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 19, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 19, 2024?
NYT Strands on August 19, 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 19, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 6 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "B" — 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 19, 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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- 7 theme words · 6-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 6-letter spangram