Issue #285 Fri 13 Dec
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — December 13, 2024
A well-curated playlist acts as a diary of sorts, marking the years with specific sounds. This grid invites you to revisit a discography that has defined a decade of pop culture.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The crinkle of plastic wrap as you pull a fresh disc from its case and slide it into the player.
Discography and recorded music history
COLLECTION OF RECORDED MUSICAL WORKS
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
A single compound noun
10 letters.
Starts with A, ends with E.
ALBUMTITLE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 E (8 letters)
- 2 F (8 letters)
- 3 F (8 letters)
- 4 L (5 letters)
- 5 M (9 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 EV (8 letters)
- 2 FE (8 letters)
- 3 FO (8 letters)
- 4 LO (5 letters)
- 5 MI (9 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A follow-up record that leans into woodsier, more introspective sounds.
8 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EV.
EVERMORE
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
The sophomore release that transitioned a young artist from country to global pop icon.
8 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FE.
FEARLESS
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A surprise drop that traded stadium anthems for cottage-core storytelling.
8 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FO.
FOLKLORE
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A bright, pastel-hued project focused on the dizzying highs of new romance.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LO.
LOVER
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A collection of songs written during sleepless hours spent staring at the ceiling.
9 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MI.
MIDNIGHTS
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Complete Strands answer
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- EVERMORE
- FEARLESS
- FOLKLORE
- LOVER
- MIDNIGHTS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on December 13, 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 13, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on December 13, 2024?
NYT Strands on December 13, 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 13, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 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 December 13, 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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- 5 theme words · 10-letter spangram