Issue #283 Wed 11 Dec
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — December 11, 2024
The shop is quiet, save for the scent of cedar and the fine dust settling on the workbench. Today we look at the tools of the trade.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Sawdust on your sleeves, the smell of fresh pine, and a steady hand guiding the blade along the grain.
Traditional manual and power shop crafts
FABRICATION OF TIMBER PRODUCTS
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
Single compound noun
11 letters.
Starts with W, ends with G.
WOODWORKING
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (6 letters)
- 2 D (5 letters)
- 3 J (6 letters)
- 4 L (5 letters)
- 5 P (5 letters)
- 6 S (6 letters)
- 7 V (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (6 letters)
- 2 DR (5 letters)
- 3 JI (6 letters)
- 4 LA (5 letters)
- 5 PL (5 letters)
- 6 SA (6 letters)
- 7 VI (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A metal blade used to carve away thin slivers of material by hand.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHISEL
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
This tool creates precise circular holes in hard surfaces.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DR.
DRILL
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A power tool with a reciprocating blade for making curved cuts.
6 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JI.
JIGSAW
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
This machine rotates stock to shape it into symmetrical cylinders.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LA.
LATHE
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Use this to shave uneven surfaces until the grain is perfectly smooth.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PL.
PLANE
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
An abrasive device used to remove finish and polish rough textures.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SANDER
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A sturdy clamp that keeps your project steady while you operate on it.
4 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VI.
VISE
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- CHISEL
- DRILL
- JIGSAW
- LATHE
- PLANE
- SANDER
- VISE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on December 11, 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 11, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on December 11, 2024?
NYT Strands on December 11, 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 December 11, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "W" — 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 11, 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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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 11-letter spangram