Issue #248 Wed 6 Nov
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — November 6, 2024
A patient grid awaits. Today's puzzle offers a classic layout that rewards steady, methodical work.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The tension of a bridge wire pulled tight enough to hum when plucked.
Musical instruments played by plucking or bowing.
ADJECTIVES DESCRIBING TENSE FIBROUS MATERIALS
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
Single adjective describing a physical property.
7 letters.
Starts with S, ends with Y.
STRINGY
Group hint 1 reveal
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Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 G (6 letters)
- 3 H (4 letters)
- 4 M (8 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
- 6 U (7 letters)
- 7 V (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (5 letters)
- 2 GU (6 letters)
- 3 HA (4 letters)
- 4 MA (8 letters)
- 5 SI (5 letters)
- 6 UK (7 letters)
- 7 VI (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A round-backed folk favorite often associated with bluegrass and a distinct percussive snap.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BANJO
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The most common six-string companion for a campfire singalong.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GU.
GUITAR
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A tall, elegant frame requiring both hands to pluck its many parallel wires.
4 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HA.
HARP
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
This teardrop-shaped instrument produces a high, bright sound in pairs of notes.
8 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MANDOLIN
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A long-necked instrument with a gourd-like body that is central to Hindustani classical music.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SI.
SITAR
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A small, four-stringed import from Hawaii that fits easily in a backpack.
7 letters.
Starts with U.
Starts with UK.
UKULELE
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Held under the chin, this member of the family is capable of both mournful and lively melodies.
6 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VI.
VIOLIN
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- BANJO
- GUITAR
- HARP
- MANDOLIN
- SITAR
- UKULELE
- VIOLIN
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on November 6, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for November 6, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on November 6, 2024?
NYT Strands on November 6, 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 November 6, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "S" — 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 November 6, 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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- 7 theme words · 7-letter spangram
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- 7 theme words · 7-letter spangram