Issue #269 Wed 27 Nov
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — November 27, 2024
High-altitude navigation requires a clear head and a bit of patience. Today's board keeps the pace steady as you map out the connections.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The overhead bin latch clicking shut, the low hum of the cabin, and the slow push back from the terminal.
Commercial aviation and global travel
MAJOR TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
A standard single-word plural noun.
8 letters.
Starts with A, ends with S.
AIRLINES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 D (5 letters)
- 2 F (8 letters)
- 3 S (9 letters)
- 4 S (6 letters)
- 5 U (6 letters)
- 6 V (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 DE (5 letters)
- 2 FR (8 letters)
- 3 SO (9 letters)
- 4 SP (6 letters)
- 5 UN (6 letters)
- 6 VI (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A river's mouth or a Greek letter often found on a departure board.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DE.
DELTA
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
The edge of a settled territory, looking toward the unknown.
8 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FR.
FRONTIER
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A compass direction often associated with budget-friendly travel.
9 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SO.
SOUTHWEST
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A state of mind or a lively energy that carries you through the clouds.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPIRIT
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A state of being joined together in a single, collective effort.
6 letters.
Starts with U.
Starts with UN.
UNITED
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Pure, untouched, or brand new; a name that evokes a sense of beginning.
6 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VI.
VIRGIN
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- DELTA
- FRONTIER
- SOUTHWEST
- SPIRIT
- UNITED
- VIRGIN
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on November 27, 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 27, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on November 27, 2024?
NYT Strands on November 27, 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 27, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "A" — 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 27, 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