Issue #261 Tue 19 Nov
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — November 19, 2024
Today's grid is a patient affair that requires a steady hand to navigate. Look past the immediate surface to find the common ground shared by these everyday objects.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A drawer clattering with metal, the weight of a handle in your palm, and the rhythmic scrape against a ceramic bowl.
Kitchen tools and dining implements.
HANDHELD DINING IMPLEMENTS
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
A single eight-letter noun.
8 letters.
Starts with U, ends with S.
UTENSILS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (10 letters)
- 2 F (4 letters)
- 3 K (5 letters)
- 4 S (6 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
- 6 S (5 letters)
- 7 T (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (10 letters)
- 2 FO (4 letters)
- 3 KN (5 letters)
- 4 SK (6 letters)
- 5 SP (5 letters)
- 6 SP (5 letters)
- 7 TO (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
A pair of slender rods used for precision in East Asian cuisine.
10 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHOPSTICKS
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The standard four-tined tool for piercing solid food.
4 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FO.
FORK
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A sharpened metal edge designed for slicing through ingredients.
5 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KN.
KNIFE
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A long, thin rod meant to hold meat or vegetables over a fire.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SK.
SKEWER
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A shallow basin on a handle for lifting liquids or grains.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPOON
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A dual-purpose hybrid that bridges the gap between two classic implements.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPORK
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A spring-loaded grasping device for lifting hot or bulky items.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TONGS
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- CHOPSTICKS
- FORK
- KNIFE
- SKEWER
- SPOON
- SPORK
- TONGS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on November 19, 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 19, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on November 19, 2024?
NYT Strands on November 19, 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 19, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "U" — 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 19, 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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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 8-letter spangram