Issue #258 Sat 16 Nov
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — November 16, 2024
A lighthearted grid that keeps the pace brisk. Keep your eye on how the letters snake across the board.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A milk-out-the-nose moment during a quiet dinner, or the punchline that lands just after the room goes silent.
Expressions of mirth and humor
REACTIONS TO HUMOROUS SITUATIONS
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Single compound word
10 letters.
Starts with T, ends with Y.
THATSFUNNY
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (7 letters)
- 2 C (5 letters)
- 3 D (5 letters)
- 4 L (9 letters)
- 5 R (7 letters)
- 6 W (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AM (7 letters)
- 2 CO (5 letters)
- 3 DR (5 letters)
- 4 LA (9 letters)
- 5 RI (7 letters)
- 6 WI (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Something that keeps a bored crowd occupied for an entire afternoon.
7 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AM.
AMUSING
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The person in the back of the room whose timing always lands.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COMIC
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A dry observation delivered with a perfectly straight face.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DR.
DROLL
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A premise so flimsy it barely holds up to a second glance.
9 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LA.
LAUGHABLE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The kind of noise that spills out of an open window at a crowded party.
7 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RI.
RIOTOUS
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A sharp, quick retort that leaves the other person speechless.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WI.
WITTY
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- AMUSING
- COMIC
- DROLL
- LAUGHABLE
- RIOTOUS
- WITTY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on November 16, 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 16, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on November 16, 2024?
NYT Strands on November 16, 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 16, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 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 November 16, 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 · 10-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 10-letter spangram