Issue #291 Thu 19 Dec
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — December 19, 2024
A steady rhythm underpins today's grid. We find ourselves navigating familiar territory with a focus on precision and pace.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The floorboards vibrate under the weight of a heavy bass line.
Music genres and performance styles
DYNAMIC MUSICAL MOVEMENTS
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
A single word acting as a present participle
7 letters.
Starts with R, ends with G.
ROCKING
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (11 letters)
- 2 G (4 letters)
- 3 G (6 letters)
- 4 M (5 letters)
- 5 P (11 letters)
- 6 P (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AL (11 letters)
- 2 GL (4 letters)
- 3 GR (6 letters)
- 4 ME (5 letters)
- 5 PR (11 letters)
- 6 PU (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 11 letters
A theme word
Look for the sound that sits outside the commercial mainstream.
11 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AL.
ALTERNATIVE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Think of sequins, platform boots, and high-shine stage production.
4 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GL.
GLAM
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Distorted guitars and flannel shirts defined this Seattle-born sound.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GR.
GRUNGE
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
High-volume amplification and aggressive, technical guitar solos.
5 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with ME.
METAL
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 11 letters
A theme word
Complex time signatures and long, experimental song structures.
11 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PR.
PROGRESSIVE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Fast-paced, stripped-back tracks built on DIY energy and attitude.
4 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PU.
PUNK
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- ALTERNATIVE
- GLAM
- GRUNGE
- METAL
- PROGRESSIVE
- PUNK
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on December 19, 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 19, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on December 19, 2024?
NYT Strands on December 19, 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 December 19, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "R" — 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 19, 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 · 7-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 7-letter spangram