Issue #250 Fri 8 Nov
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — November 8, 2024
A Friday grid that asks for a bit of physical intuition. You will find the path forward by looking at how we communicate without saying a word.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The silent language of a noisy room where a single raised digit or a quick motion conveys the entire message.
Non-verbal communication
MANUAL FORMS OF EXPRESSION
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
A single compound word.
12 letters.
Starts with H, ends with S.
HANDGESTURES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (4 letters)
- 2 F (4 letters)
- 3 P (5 letters)
- 4 P (5 letters)
- 5 P (5 letters)
- 6 P (4 letters)
- 7 S (5 letters)
- 8 W (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CL (4 letters)
- 2 FI (4 letters)
- 3 PE (5 letters)
- 4 PI (5 letters)
- 5 PO (5 letters)
- 6 PR (4 letters)
- 7 SH (5 letters)
- 8 WA (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
What you do to show approval after a strong performance.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CL.
CLAP
Theme word 2 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A tight configuration made before a fight or in a moment of celebration.
4 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FI.
FIST
Theme word 3 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Two upright digits used to signal quiet harmony.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PE.
PEACE
Theme word 4 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The motion of two digits gripping something small.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PINCH
Theme word 5 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Directing attention toward a specific item or person.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POINT
Theme word 6 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A quiet alignment of palms often seen in moments of reflection.
4 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PR.
PRAY
Theme word 7 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The customary motion used when meeting a new colleague.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHAKE
Theme word 8 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A standard motion to acknowledge a friend passing by from a distance.
4 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WAVE
Spoiler zone
Complete Strands answer
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Reveal the spangram
Reveal all theme words
- CLAP
- FIST
- PEACE
- PINCH
- POINT
- PRAY
- SHAKE
- WAVE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on November 8, 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 8, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on November 8, 2024?
NYT Strands on November 8, 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 November 8, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 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 November 8, 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 · 12-letter spangram