Issue #274 Mon 2 Dec
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — December 2, 2024
A quiet Monday morning calls for a steady hand and a bit of patience as you navigate the grid. These puzzles often reward the observant reader who takes the time to see what lies beneath the surface.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A needle drops, the static clears, and the first few bars of a familiar radio staple fill the room.
Classic twentieth century popular music
ICONIC MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Compound noun
10 letters.
Starts with S, ends with S.
SONGTITLES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (9 letters)
- 2 H (4 letters)
- 3 R (10 letters)
- 4 T (6 letters)
- 5 Y (9 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BL (9 letters)
- 2 HE (4 letters)
- 3 RE (10 letters)
- 4 TA (6 letters)
- 5 YE (9 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A solitary creature takes flight in the quiet moments before the dawn.
9 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLACKBIRD
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
An urgent signal sent out when you are completely overwhelmed by the circumstances.
4 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HE.
HELP
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
A sudden and total shift in the established order of things.
10 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
REVOLUTION
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The person who arrives every April to take a significant portion of your paycheck.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TA.
TAXMAN
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A longing for the simplicity of the past compared to the present.
9 letters.
Starts with Y.
Starts with YE.
YESTERDAY
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Complete Strands answer
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- BLACKBIRD
- HELP
- REVOLUTION
- TAXMAN
- YESTERDAY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on December 2, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for December 2, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on December 2, 2024?
NYT Strands on December 2, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 5 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the December 2, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 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 December 2, 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 5 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 10-letter spangram