Issue #233 Tue 22 Oct
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — October 22, 2024
A cool-toned grid that rewards a steady hand. Navigate the board with a sharp eye for familiar spectral variations.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Rain streaking against a window, a low saxophone note, or the mood that follows a long day.
Chromatic spectrum variations
SHADES OF THE VISIBLE SPECTRUM
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
Two-word noun phrase
8 letters.
Starts with T, ends with S.
THEBLUES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (5 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 I (6 letters)
- 4 N (4 letters)
- 5 P (10 letters)
- 6 T (9 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AZ (5 letters)
- 2 CO (6 letters)
- 3 IN (6 letters)
- 4 NA (4 letters)
- 5 PE (10 letters)
- 6 TU (9 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The clear, cloudless expanse on a summer afternoon.
5 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AZ.
AZURE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A dense, metallic pigment often found in glass and ceramic glazes.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COBALT
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The deepest point of the rainbow, sitting right before the violet edge.
6 letters.
Starts with I.
Starts with IN.
INDIGO
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The standard color for a crisp, professional blazer.
4 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NA.
NAVY
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
A soft, spring-blooming flower that leans toward violet.
10 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PE.
PERIWINKLE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
The vibrant, greenish-tinted stone prized in Southwestern jewelry.
9 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TU.
TURQUOISE
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Complete Strands answer
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- AZURE
- COBALT
- INDIGO
- NAVY
- PERIWINKLE
- TURQUOISE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on October 22, 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 22, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on October 22, 2024?
NYT Strands on October 22, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the October 22, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "T" — 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 22, 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 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 8-letter spangram