Issue #268 Tue 26 Nov
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — November 26, 2024
A Tuesday morning spent sorting through the daily clutter. The grid requires a steady hand and a bit of patience to clear.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Personal storage accessories
PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
Single word noun
8 letters.
Starts with H, ends with S.
HANDBAGS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 B (6 letters)
- 3 C (9 letters)
- 4 D (6 letters)
- 5 M (9 letters)
- 6 T (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (6 letters)
- 2 BU (6 letters)
- 3 CR (9 letters)
- 4 DU (6 letters)
- 5 ME (9 letters)
- 6 TO (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A cylindrical shape that rolls easily and holds more than you might guess.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BARREL
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Often found with a drawstring closure, sitting upright on the floor.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BUCKET
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Designed to be worn across the torso for security and convenience.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CROSSBODY
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A soft-sided, cylindrical essential for a weekend getaway.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DU.
DUFFEL
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
The classic choice for a bike commuter, slung over one shoulder.
9 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with ME.
MESSENGER
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The open-topped reliable that fits everything you need for the day.
4 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TOTE
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- BARREL
- BUCKET
- CROSSBODY
- DUFFEL
- MESSENGER
- TOTE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on November 26, 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 26, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on November 26, 2024?
NYT Strands on November 26, 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 26, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "H" — 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 26, 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 · 8-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 8-letter spangram