Issue #240 Tue 29 Oct
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — October 29, 2024
Small-scale connections and shared space define this grid. It is a patient puzzle.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Two coffee cups left on the porch railing after the rain stops.
Interpersonal social bonds
STATE OF MUTUAL ASSOCIATION
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
A single twelve-letter abstract noun.
12 letters.
Starts with T, ends with S.
TOGETHERNESS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 C (9 letters)
- 3 F (6 letters)
- 4 P (7 letters)
- 5 S (8 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BE (6 letters)
- 2 CO (9 letters)
- 3 FR (6 letters)
- 4 PA (7 letters)
- 5 SI (8 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The person you text immediately when the news breaks.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BESTIE
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A familiar face that makes a long trip feel short.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COMPANION
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Someone you trust with your spare house key.
6 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FR.
FRIEND
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The other half of a dueling duo in a ballroom dance.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PARTNER
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
The reliable second-in-command who keeps the plan moving.
8 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SI.
SIDEKICK
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- BESTIE
- COMPANION
- FRIEND
- PARTNER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on October 29, 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 29, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on October 29, 2024?
NYT Strands on October 29, 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 October 29, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 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 29, 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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- 5 theme words · 12-letter spangram