Issue #220 Wed 9 Oct
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — October 9, 2024
The layout of a residence often reveals more than the furniture itself. Today, we navigate the quiet architecture of a typical dwelling.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You pull a ring of keys from your pocket and know exactly which lock they belong to.
Domestic residential floor plans
AREAS WITHIN A RESIDENCE
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
A compound single word
8 letters.
Starts with H, ends with M.
HOMEROOM
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 F (5 letters)
- 2 H (4 letters)
- 3 K (7 letters)
- 4 L (7 letters)
- 5 O (6 letters)
- 6 P (6 letters)
- 7 S (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 FO (5 letters)
- 2 HA (4 letters)
- 3 KI (7 letters)
- 4 LI (7 letters)
- 5 OF (6 letters)
- 6 PA (6 letters)
- 7 ST (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A space just past the front door where you drop your mail and kick off your shoes.
5 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FO.
FOYER
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A narrow corridor that connects the various rooms of a house.
4 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HA.
HALL
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The heart of the home where the stove hums and the coffee brews.
7 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KI.
KITCHEN
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A quiet corner filled with floor-to-ceiling shelves and heavy hardcovers.
7 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LIBRARY
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A dedicated desk area where the bills get paid and the laptop stays open.
6 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OF.
OFFICE
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A small closet off the main cooking area, stocked with dry goods and extra tins.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PANTRY
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A private space for reading or quiet work, usually tucked away from the main living area.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STUDY
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- FOYER
- HALL
- KITCHEN
- LIBRARY
- OFFICE
- PANTRY
- STUDY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on October 9, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for October 9, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on October 9, 2024?
NYT Strands on October 9, 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 October 9, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 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 October 9, 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