Issue #265 Sat 23 Nov
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — November 23, 2024
A Saturday grid that requires a bit of focus, though the path through the noise is clearer than it might first appear.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The quiet room, the sudden drop of a heavy book, and the way the air vibrates long after the object has hit the floor.
Audio production and media post-production
AUDITORY REPRESENTATIONS
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
Compound noun consisting of two concatenated words
12 letters.
Starts with S, ends with S.
SOUNDEFFECTS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (4 letters)
- 2 C (5 letters)
- 3 C (6 letters)
- 4 H (4 letters)
- 5 J (6 letters)
- 6 K (5 letters)
- 7 S (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (4 letters)
- 2 CR (5 letters)
- 3 CR (6 letters)
- 4 HO (4 letters)
- 5 JI (6 letters)
- 6 KA (5 letters)
- 7 SI (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
What a balloon does when it meets a sharp corner of a picture frame.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BANG
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The noise of a dropped tray in a crowded dining hall.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CRASH
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
That distinct noise of dry leaves under a heavy boot.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CRUNCH
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A frustrated driver leaning on the steering wheel during rush hour.
4 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HONK
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Keys against a marble tabletop or coins in a coat pocket.
6 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JI.
JINGLE
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The comic book shorthand for a hero landing a solid punch.
5 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KA.
KAPOW
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The high-pitched pop and hiss of butter hitting a scorching skillet.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SI.
SIZZLE
Spoiler zone
Complete Strands answer
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Reveal the spangram
Reveal all theme words
- BANG
- CRASH
- CRUNCH
- HONK
- JINGLE
- KAPOW
- SIZZLE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on November 23, 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 23, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on November 23, 2024?
NYT Strands on November 23, 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 23, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "S" — 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 23, 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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- 7 theme words · 12-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 12-letter spangram