Issue #184 Tue 3 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 3, 2024
Some days demand a patient eye and a steady hand. Today's grid offers just enough resistance to keep the morning coffee warm.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Look at a rooster. Look closely.
Acoustics and audible signals
SONIC OUTPUTS FROM METALLIC INSTRUMENTS
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
Single compound noun
9 letters.
Starts with B, ends with S.
BELLTONES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (5 letters)
- 2 C (5 letters)
- 3 J (6 letters)
- 4 K (5 letters)
- 5 P (4 letters)
- 6 R (4 letters)
- 7 T (6 letters)
- 8 T (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (5 letters)
- 2 CL (5 letters)
- 3 JI (6 letters)
- 4 KN (5 letters)
- 5 PE (4 letters)
- 6 RI (4 letters)
- 7 TI (6 letters)
- 8 TO (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A grandfather clock marking the hour in a quiet hallway.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHIME
Theme word 2 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
What you hear when a heavy metal rod strikes a steel girder.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CL.
CLANG
Theme word 3 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The sound of keys rattling in a pocket during a brisk walk.
6 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JI.
JINGLE
Theme word 4 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A somber, slow sound marking the end of a long ceremony.
5 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KN.
KNELL
Theme word 5 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A sudden burst of noise from a high tower.
4 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PE.
PEAL
Theme word 6 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Something you might wait for by the landline on a kitchen wall.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RI.
RING
Theme word 7 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The delicate sound of a spoon hitting the side of a glass.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TI.
TINKLE
Theme word 8 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The cost of passing through a bridge or tunnel.
4 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TOLL
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Complete Strands answer
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- CHIME
- CLANG
- JINGLE
- KNELL
- PEAL
- RING
- TINKLE
- TOLL
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 3, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for September 3, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 3, 2024?
NYT Strands on September 3, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 8 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the September 3, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 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 September 3, 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 8 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 8 theme words · 9-letter spangram