NYT Strands December 11 2024 Hints, Spangram and Answer
11 December 2024
8 Words
Find all theme words and the spangram in today's letter grid. Need help? Use our step-by-step hints below!
Today's Theme
"Board certified"
Spangram
11 letters
Theme Words
7 words
What is NYT Strands?
NYT Strands is The New York Times' captivating word puzzle that combines elements of word search with thematic word finding. Each day presents a 6×8 grid of letters where you must discover all theme words related to a specific clue, plus find the special "spangram" that spans across the grid.
Unlike traditional word searches, Strands words can change direction, creating unique shapes and paths through the grid. The challenge is not just finding words, but understanding how they all connect to the daily theme.
Today's Theme
"Board certified"
Find 7 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue
NYT Strands Grid for 11 December 2024
A
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L
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E
L
W
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D
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W
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K
L
A
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C
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N
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R
V
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💡 Connect adjacent letters (including diagonally) to form words. Words can change direction!
Step-by-Step Hints for 11 December 2024
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Today's Theme Hint
"Board certified"
All theme words relate to this clue. Think about different meanings and related concepts!
Spangram Hints
Length & Position
11 letters - spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side
Letter-by-Letter Reveal
W_________G
Theme Words (7 words)
All of these words relate to: "Board certified"
6 letters: C ____ L
5 letters: D ___ L
6 letters: J ____ W
5 letters: L ___ E
5 letters: P ___ E
6 letters: S ____ R
4 letters: V __ E
Pro Tips for Solving Strands
Getting Started
- • Look for the spangram first - it reveals the theme
- • Start from grid corners and edges
- • Think about the theme clue literally and figuratively
Advanced Strategy
- • Words can change direction mid-word
- • Look for common prefixes and suffixes
- • Use non-theme words to unlock hint system
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Complete Solution for 11 December 2024
Here are all the answers for today's NYT Strands puzzle
🎯 Spangram Answer
WOODWORKING
This word spans across the grid and summarizes today's theme
📝 Theme Words: "Board certified"
CHISEL
DRILL
JIGSAW
LATHE
PLANE
SANDER
VISE
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Bonus Words
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Shortest Word
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Longest Word
1102
Total Words
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