Issue #260 Mon 18 Nov
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — November 18, 2024
A patient grid for a Monday morning. The kind of layout that rewards a steady hand and a bit of focus.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Cold salt spray against the hull and the rhythmic break of a surface fin.
Biology and oceanic life
OCEAN DWELLERS WITH LUNGS
Spangram 4 hints · 13 letters
The connector word
Single compound word
13 letters.
Starts with M, ends with S.
MARINEMAMMALS
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Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 D (7 letters)
- 2 M (7 letters)
- 3 N (7 letters)
- 4 O (4 letters)
- 5 S (4 letters)
- 6 W (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 DO (7 letters)
- 2 MA (7 letters)
- 3 NA (7 letters)
- 4 OR (4 letters)
- 5 SE (4 letters)
- 6 WA (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
An intelligent swimmer known for riding the bow wave of a boat.
7 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DO.
DOLPHIN
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A gentle grazer often found idling in shallow river beds.
7 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MANATEE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A creature of the high arctic sporting a single elongated tooth.
7 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NA.
NARWHAL
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The apex predator distinguished by its striking black and white pattern.
4 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OR.
ORCA
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A sunbather seen hauled out on rocky shorelines.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SE.
SEAL
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The whiskered tusker resting on ice floes.
6 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WALRUS
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- DOLPHIN
- MANATEE
- NARWHAL
- ORCA
- SEAL
- WALRUS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on November 18, 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 18, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on November 18, 2024?
NYT Strands on November 18, 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 18, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 13 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "M" — 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 18, 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 · 13-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 13-letter spangram