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Today's Strands Hints and Clues for "Quiet at first" - Monday, December 09, 2024

Strands Answers (December 09, 2024): This article has today's Strands answers, whether you need a clue or the complete solution.

If you’re a fan of word puzzles, Strands may be your next favorite NYT game. This daily puzzle tests players to locate themed words in a 6x8 grid. The challenge can range from simple to complex, especially on harder days when the hints feel elusive.

If today’s theme has you stumped, don’t worry; you’re in the right place. We’ll guide you to today’s spangram and make solving the puzzle a breeze.

WARNING: Spoilers ahead! Only read on if you want to know today's Strands answers.

Today's Strands Theme

Let’s take a moment to see what theme has been provided for today’s challenge.

Today's theme is:

QUIET AT FIRST

The theme might be tricky to grasp, so here’s a simple breakdown to make it easier:

  • Today's theme revolves around elements or concepts that incorporate subtlety and a degree of hidden meaning. Think of words that reflect a quiet start, a lack of overt sounds, or aspects that aren't immediately apparent. Some relate to obscured sounds in language or ideas of honesty and connection, suggesting a deeper significance beneath the surface.

Today's NYT Strands Hints

If you’re still stuck, don’t worry; here are some hints to help you along:

Strands Hint 1: What are the starting letters of today's words?

There are 7 words including the spangram.

Below are the starting letters & lengths for each of the theme words:

  • Starts with "G" and has 5 letters.
  • Starts with "H" and has 7 letters.
  • Starts with "K" and has 7 letters.
  • Starts with "M" and has 8 letters.
  • Starts with "P" and has 5 letters.
  • Starts with "W" and has 4 letters.

And today's spangram starts with "S".

Strands Hint 2: Where are today's words located on today's strands grid?

Here are some clues about their starting positions. For all words except the spangram:

  • 1 word starts from the top row
  • 2 words start from the right edge of the grid
  • 4 words start from the middle of the grid

Today's NYT Strands Clue Words

If you’re still stuck, don’t worry. Here are some hints to help you along:

  • CHORTLER
  • SLATY
  • GIEN
  • SALTS
  • NEELE
  • NETS

The answers are right below, so stop here if you’d rather keep guessing.

Today's NYT Strands Spangram

Drumroll, please! It’s time to reveal today’s Strands spangram:

SILENTLETTER

Today's NYT Strands Answers

If you’re still looking for answers after the spangram, you can find them right here:

  • GNOME
  • HONESTY
  • KNUCKLE
  • MNEMONIC
  • PSALM
  • WRAP

Yesterday's NYT Strands Answer (8 December 2024)

Trying to solve yesterday’s Strands (Sunday, 8 December 2024)? Or maybe you’re in a different time zone? Don’t stress; we have the answers you’re after!

Find yesterday's Strands answers, hints and spangram here.

Yesterday's Strands theme was:

A TIMELY THEME

Yesterday's spangram was:

WATCHWORDS

Yesterday's Strands Answers were:

  • ANALOG
  • BEZEL
  • CROWN
  • DIGITAL
  • FACE
  • HANDS
  • LUXURY

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