Issue #238 Sun 27 Oct
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — October 27, 2024
A tidy collection of concepts that lean into their own excellence today. The grid offers a gentle pace for a Sunday morning.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Two wine glasses waiting on a tray, or the matching socks you finally found in the dryer.
Common idioms for high-quality combinations
EXEMPLARY MATCHES
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
Compound single word
11 letters.
Starts with P, ends with R.
PERFECTPAIR
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (5 letters)
- 2 C (5 letters)
- 3 C (4 letters)
- 4 H (4 letters)
- 5 L (4 letters)
- 6 L (6 letters)
- 7 P (5 letters)
- 8 P (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CL (5 letters)
- 2 CR (5 letters)
- 3 CR (4 letters)
- 4 HE (4 letters)
- 5 LI (4 letters)
- 6 LI (6 letters)
- 7 PA (5 letters)
- 8 PI (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A distinction in school or a refined sense of style.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CL.
CLASS
Theme word 2 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The rich portion that rises to the top of the milk.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CREAM
Theme word 3 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
What a farmer harvests from the field at season's end.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CROP
Theme word 4 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The leader of a group or the person in charge.
4 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HE.
HEAD
Theme word 5 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The sum of your experiences from birth to now.
4 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LIFE
Theme word 6 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A group of puppies born to the same mother at once.
6 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LITTER
Theme word 7 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A festive social gathering with music and snacks.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PARTY
Theme word 8 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The motion used to select the ripest apple from the bin.
4 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PICK
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Complete Strands answer
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- CLASS
- CREAM
- CROP
- HEAD
- LIFE
- LITTER
- PARTY
- PICK
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on October 27, 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 27, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on October 27, 2024?
NYT Strands on October 27, 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 October 27, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 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 October 27, 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 · 11-letter spangram