Issue #255 Wed 13 Nov
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — November 13, 2024
Wednesday puzzles require a steady hand and a bit of patience. This grid offers a straightforward path for those who look closely at the mechanics of movement.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
One foot in front of the other, cadence dictated by the length of your stride.
Natural history and locomotion
MODES OF TERRESTRIAL LOCOMOTION
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
A single seven-letter adjective.
7 letters.
Starts with B, ends with L.
BIPEDAL
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 G (6 letters)
- 2 H (5 letters)
- 3 K (8 letters)
- 4 M (7 letters)
- 5 O (7 letters)
- 6 P (8 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 GI (6 letters)
- 2 HU (5 letters)
- 3 KA (8 letters)
- 4 ME (7 letters)
- 5 OS (7 letters)
- 6 PA (8 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Look at a long-armed forest dweller swinging through the canopy.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GI.
GIBBON
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
You have two legs and a tendency to wander upright.
5 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HU.
HUMAN
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Watch the powerful hind legs propel this creature across the outback.
8 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KA.
KANGAROO
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A small sentinel stands tall on its hind legs to watch for danger.
7 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with ME.
MEERKAT
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
These flightless birds rely on sheer speed to escape across the plains.
7 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OS.
OSTRICH
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A shy, scaled armor-clad mammal that curls into a ball when threatened.
8 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PANGOLIN
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Complete Strands answer
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- GIBBON
- HUMAN
- KANGAROO
- MEERKAT
- OSTRICH
- PANGOLIN
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on November 13, 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 13, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on November 13, 2024?
NYT Strands on November 13, 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 November 13, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "B" — 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 13, 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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- 6 theme words · 7-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 7-letter spangram