NYT Strands October 3 2024 Hints, Spangram and Answer

3 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

"Hairy styles"

Spangram

9 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

"Hairy styles"

Find 7 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

NYT Strands Grid for 3 October 2024

A
L
F
Z
E
I
T
B
U
Z
X
I
O
T
O
R
P
S
P
H
T
C
T
P
S
W
K
U
A
G
A
H
X
G
S
A
A
U
E
Y
D
H
F
B
O
E
A
F

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

Step-by-Step Hints for 3 October 2024

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Today's Theme Hint

"Hairy styles"

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

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

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

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

S_______S

Theme Words (7 words)

All of these words relate to: "Hairy styles"

4 letters: B __ Z
4 letters: F __ E
8 letters: F ______ K
7 letters: F _____ P
7 letters: P _____ Y
5 letters: P ___ E
4 letters: S __ 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 3 October 2024

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

🎯 Spangram Answer

SHORTCUTS

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

📝 Theme Words: "Hairy styles"

BUZZ
FADE
FAUXHAWK
FLATTOP
PAGEBOY
PIXIE
SHAG

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 341 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

AAHS
ABORT
ABORTS
ABORTUS
ABOUT
ABUT
ABUZZ
ACROBAT
ACTOR
ACTS
ADAYS
AGAS
AGEE
ALTO
APPRO
APPS
APTS
ATOP
AUTHOR
AUTO
BAAS
BALU
BATT
BATTU
BEGAT
BEGS
BEYS
BLAT
BLATT
BLUR
BLURT
BLURTS
BOCAGE
BOCK
BOEUF
BOHO
BOHS
BOPS
BORT
BORTS
BOTA
BOTH
BOTT
BOULT
BOUT
BOYED
BOYG
BOYGS
BOYS
BUOY
BUOYED
BUOYS
BURP
BURPS
BUTT
BUTTOCK
CAAS
CAGE
CAGEY
CAGS
CAGY
CAPS
CASA
CASH
CATS
CAUK
CAUSA
COBALT
COHO
CORPS
COTH
COTHS
COTT
COTTA
COTTUS
COUR
COURT
COURTS
COUTH
COUTHS
COZE
CROUT
CROZE
CUATRO
CUSH
CUTOUT
CUTS
CUTTO
DAGS
DAHS
DASH
DAYS
DAYSACK
DEAF
DEYS
EDGE
EDGY
EDHS
EXIST
EYED
FAAS
FADGE
FADS
FADY
FAHS
FAUX
FAYED
FAYS
FLAB
FLAT
FLATTOPS
FLUB
FLUOR
FURCA
FURTH
FURZE
FUTHORC
FUTTOCK
FUZE
FUZZ
GADE
GADGE
GADS
GAGA
GAGE
GAGS
GAPS
GASH
GATS
GAUGE
GAUS
GEED
GUACO
GUCK
GUSH
GUTROT
GUTS
HAAF
HABU
HADE
HADS
HAED
HAGS
HASH
HASP
HAUF
HAWK
HAWS
HAYED
HAYS
HEED
HEEDS
HEEDY
HEYED
HEYS
HOBO
HOCK
HOCUS
HOPS
HOTPOT
HOUF
HOUR
HOUT
KHAF
KHOR
KUTA
KUTAS
LABOR
LABOUR
OBEY
OBEYED
OBEYS
OCAS
OCTA
OCTAS
ORCA
ORCAS
ORTHO
ORTS
OTTO
OUBAAS
OUTTOP
OUTTOPS
PACK
PACO
PACT
PACTS
PAGE
PAGEBOYS
PASH
PASHA
PATS
PATU
PATUS
PHOCA
PHOCAS
PHOT
PHOTO
PIEZO
POTT
POTTO
PROB
PROUL
PRUTOT
PRUTOTH
PSHAW
ROBOT
ROCK
ROTO
ROTULA
ROUL
ROUT
ROUTH
ROUTHS
RUBATO
RUTH
RUTHS
SACK
SADE
SAGA
SAGE
SAGY
SAHEB
SAPS
SAUBA
SAUT
SAUTS
SHAD
SHADE
SHADY
SHAW
SHAY
SHOCK
SHOP
SHORT
SHORTAGE
SHORTCUT
SHORTS
SHOT
SHOTT
SHOUT
SHTUCK
SHWA
SPAG
SPAGS
SPAS
SPAT
SPIE
SPOT
SPROUT
STACK
STAG
STAGE
STAGEY
STAGS
STAGY
STAP
STASH
STROUT
STRUT
STUCK
SUCK
SUKH
SUKHS
SUTOR
SYED
TABOR
TABOUR
TABU
TACK
TACO
TACT
TAGS
TALBOT
TAPS
TASH
TAUS
TAUT
THORP
THORPS
THOU
TOCK
TOHO
TOPH
TOPHS
TOPS
TORC
TORT
TORTA
TORTAS
TORTS
TORULA
TOTAL
TOUR
TOUT
TOUZE
TOZE
TROCK
TROT
TROTH
TROTHS
TROUT
TRUTH
TRUTHS
TUBA
TUBAL
TUCK
TUGS
TURPS
TUSH
TUTOR
TUTS
TUZZ
TWAS
UEYS
URPS
USAGE
UTAS
WASH
WASHOUT
WASHPOT
WASHTUB
WASP
WHEE
WHEY
WHEYS
WHOP
WHOPS
WHORT
WHORTS
WHOT
YADS
YAHS
YEAD
YEADS
YEAH
YEAHS
YEBO
YEED
YEEDS
ZOBO
ZOBU
341
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
8
Longest Word
349
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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