NYT Strands October 19 2024 Hints, Spangram and Answer

19 October 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

"Turn it up a notch"

Spangram

14 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

"Turn it up a notch"

Find 7 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

NYT Strands Grid for 19 October 2024

Z
N
I
K
E
V
I
G
C
X
H
E
I
K
T
P
V
R
F
Z
R
A
M
E
Z
M
O
S
O
K
Z
E
T
O
I
R
Z
Z
I
H
N
A
A
Z
P
G
P
S

💡 Connect adjacent letters (including diagonally) to form words. Words can change direction!

Step-by-Step Hints for 19 October 2024

Need help? Reveal hints gradually to solve the puzzle at your own pace

Today's Theme Hint

"Turn it up a notch"

All theme words relate to this clue. Think about different meanings and related concepts!

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

14 letters - spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

E____________G

Theme Words (7 words)

All of these words relate to: "Turn it up a notch"

4 letters: F __ Z
4 letters: K __ K
5 letters: O ___ H
7 letters: P _____ Z
5 letters: S ___ K
5 letters: V ___ E
4 letters: Z __ G

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Complete Solution for 19 October 2024

Here are all the answers for today's NYT Strands puzzle

🎯 Spangram Answer

EXTRASOMETHING

This word spans across the grid and summarizes today's theme

📝 Theme Words: "Turn it up a notch"

FIZZ
KICK
OOMPH
PIZZAZZ
SPARK
VERVE
ZING

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 545 additional words can also be formed from the grid letters

Click to reveal all bonus words

Non-theme words that help unlock hints in the game

All Bonus Words

AINS
AIRN
AIRNS
AMOK
AMORINO
AMORIST
ANIS
AORIST
APHIS
ARIOSO
ARIOT
ARIS
ARISTO
ARKING
ARMET
ARMETS
AROMA
AROMAS
ARSING
ARSINO
ARSON
ARSONS
AVER
EIGHT
EIGHTS
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EKING
EMOS
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EMPT
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EREV
ETHION
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EVER
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GNAR
HERE
HERM
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IGNARO
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IONS
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KIRNS
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KOAS
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KRANS
KRIS
KROON
KROONI
KROONS
MARK
MARKING
MARM
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MARMOTS
MAROON
MAROONS
MARS
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MASING
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MAST
MATZO
MATZOON
MATZOONS
MATZOS
MATZOT
MATZOTH
MEITH
MERE
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METHOS
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MEZZO
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OOHING
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ORNIS
OSAR
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PARING
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PARSING
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PART
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PHOTO
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PIET
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PITS
PIZAZZ
PIZE
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PIZZAZ
PRAM
PRAMS
PRAO
PRAOS
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PROM
PROO
PROS
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PROSO
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PROTEI
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PROTONS
PZAZZ
RAIK
RAIN
RAINS
RAIS
RAMEKIN
RAMEKINS
RAMP
RAMS
RAMSON
RAMSONS
RANG
RANGI
RANI
RANIS
RAPHE
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RAPS
RAPT
RASING
RASP
RAST
RAVE
RAVER
REEK
REEKING
REKING
REMAP
REMARK
REMARKING
REMORA
REMORAS
REMS
REOS
REVAMP
RIAS
RING
RINS
RIOT
RIOTIZE
RIOTS
ROAM
ROAMER
ROAMS
ROAR
ROARS
ROAST
ROIN
ROINS
ROIST
ROKE
ROKER
ROKING
ROMA
ROMAS
ROMP
ROMS
ROON
ROONS
ROOS
ROOSA
ROOSING
ROOST
ROOT
ROOTS
ROSIN
ROSING
ROSINS
ROST
ROSTI
ROTE
ROTI
ROTO
ROTON
ROTONS
ROTOS
ROTS
SAIN
SAIR
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SAIST
SAME
SAMEK
SAMP
SANG
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SARIN
SARING
SARIS
SARK
SARKING
SAROS
SAVE
SAVER
SIKE
SIKER
SING
SINH
SINS
SMARM
SMART
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SMOKING
SMOOT
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SNAP
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SNARK
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SNOOKER
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SNOOTS
SNOT
SNOTS
SOAP
SOAPROOT
SOAR
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SOEVER
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SOME
SOMETHING
SONAR
SONG
SONS
SOOK
SOOKING
SOOM
SOON
SOOT
SOOTE
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SOOTHING
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SOTH
SPAIN
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STEM
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TAPROOT
TAPROOTS
TARO
TAROS
TAROT
TAROTS
TARP
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TARSI
TARSIA
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THIG
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THING
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THIO
THIR
THIS
THON
THONG
TIZZ
TOING
TOME
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TONS
TOOART
TOOK
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TOON
TOONS
TORA
TORAS
TORS
TORSI
TORSION
TORSIONS
TORSO
TORT
TORTA
TORTAS
TOSA
TOSING
TRAM
TRAMP
TRAMS
TRAP
TRAVE
TROT
TROTH
TROTHING
TROTS
TSAR
VAMOOSING
VAMOSING
VAMP
VARS
VAST
VEER
VEXING
VEXT
ZINC
ZITE
ZITS
ZIZZ
ZOON
ZOONS
ZOOS
ZOOT
545
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
9
Longest Word
553
Total Words
💡 Pro Tip

In NYT Strands, finding 3 non-theme words unlocks a hint that highlights letters for a theme word. Use these bonus words strategically when you're stuck!

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