Issue #178 Wed 28 Aug
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — August 28, 2024
A patient grid awaits those who appreciate a steady rhythm. Today's puzzle offers a clear path for the methodical solver.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The slap of a turnstile, the screech of metal on metal, and the sudden rush of air as the doors slide shut.
Urban infrastructure and municipal travel
SYSTEMS FOR MASS PASSENGER MOVEMENT
Spangram 4 hints · 15 letters
The connector word
A compound noun formed from two distinct words.
15 letters.
Starts with P, ends with T.
PUBLICTRANSPORT
Group hint 1 reveal
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Starting letters
- 1 F (5 letters)
- 2 M (8 letters)
- 3 S (9 letters)
- 4 S (6 letters)
- 5 T (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 FE (5 letters)
- 2 MO (8 letters)
- 3 ST (9 letters)
- 4 SU (6 letters)
- 5 TR (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Look for a vessel that carries commuters across the water.
5 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FE.
FERRY
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A single-track elevated vehicle often found in theme parks or airports.
8 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MO.
MONORAIL
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A vehicle running on tracks embedded in city pavement.
9 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STREETCAR
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Underground tunnels where the morning rush hour moves in the dark.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SU.
SUBWAY
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Long metal rows of carriages connecting distant city hubs.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TRAIN
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- FERRY
- MONORAIL
- STREETCAR
- SUBWAY
- TRAIN
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on August 28, 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 28, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on August 28, 2024?
NYT Strands on August 28, 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 28, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 15 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "P" — 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 28, 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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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 15-letter spangram