Issue #262 Wed 20 Nov
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — November 20, 2024
A Tuesday morning grid that requires steady pacing. We settle into the rhythm of the hunt, uncovering connections one by one.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The quiet clatter of a food bowl hitting the floor and the jingle of tags against a ceramic dish.
Items found in a household pet store
NECESSITIES FOR DOMESTICATED COMPANIONS
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
A single compound noun
11 letters.
Starts with P, ends with S.
PETSUPPLIES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (4 letters)
- 2 B (4 letters)
- 3 C (6 letters)
- 4 C (6 letters)
- 5 K (6 letters)
- 6 L (5 letters)
- 7 L (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (4 letters)
- 2 BO (4 letters)
- 3 CA (6 letters)
- 4 CO (6 letters)
- 5 KI (6 letters)
- 6 LA (5 letters)
- 7 LI (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A simple rubber sphere that bounces across the hardwood floor.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BALL
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A hard, dry treat often gnawed on for hours.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BONE
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A dried herb that sends a house cat into a frantic state of joy.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CATNIP
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A fabric strap worn around the neck to hold identification tags.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COLLAR
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Small, crunchy bits poured from a bag into a bowl at mealtime.
6 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KI.
KIBBLE
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A tiny red dot dancing across the wall that no one can quite catch.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LA.
LASER
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Granular material kept in a tray for indoor waste management.
6 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LITTER
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- BALL
- BONE
- CATNIP
- COLLAR
- KIBBLE
- LASER
- LITTER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on November 20, 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 20, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on November 20, 2024?
NYT Strands on November 20, 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 20, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "P" — 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 20, 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 · 11-letter spangram