Issue #266 Sun 24 Nov
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — November 24, 2024
A tidy, rhythmic grid that asks for a bit of patience. Today's puzzle rewards those who keep their eyes on the scale.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A grain of sand under a fingernail or the silence after a whisper.
Magnitude and relative scale
DIMINUTIVE ADJECTIVES
Spangram 4 hints · 6 letters
The connector word
Single adjective
6 letters.
Starts with L, ends with E.
LITTLE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 D (5 letters)
- 2 D (6 letters)
- 3 F (4 letters)
- 4 L (6 letters)
- 5 R (7 letters)
- 6 R (4 letters)
- 7 S (5 letters)
- 8 W (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 DE (5 letters)
- 2 DI (6 letters)
- 3 FO (4 letters)
- 4 LE (6 letters)
- 5 RA (7 letters)
- 6 RO (4 letters)
- 7 SP (5 letters)
- 8 WO (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
One who thrives on mischief and chaos in a classic sense.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DE.
DEVIL
Theme word 2 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A long-handled tool used for drawing water from a deep well.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DI.
DIPPER
Theme word 3 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Twelve inches of standard measurement used for walking.
4 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FO.
FOOT
Theme word 4 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A group of teams competing for the top spot in a sport.
6 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LE.
LEAGUE
Theme word 5 of 8 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A group of mischievous youngsters up to no good.
7 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RASCALS
Theme word 6 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A hard, solid mineral material forming part of the earth's surface.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RO.
ROCK
Theme word 7 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A curved utensil used for eating soup or cereal.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPOON
Theme word 8 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Adult humans of the female sex.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WO.
WOMEN
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Complete Strands answer
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- DEVIL
- DIPPER
- FOOT
- LEAGUE
- RASCALS
- ROCK
- SPOON
- WOMEN
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on November 24, 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 24, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on November 24, 2024?
NYT Strands on November 24, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 8 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the November 24, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 6 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "L" — 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 24, 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 8 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 8 theme words · 6-letter spangram