NYT Strands October 5 2024 Hints, Spangram and Answer

5 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

"No way!"

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

"No way!"

Find 7 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

NYT Strands Grid for 5 October 2024

T
H
H
A
R
L
H
M
A
C
T
A
U
B
G
T
A
N
S
U
S
U
H
O
H
A
K
C
N
A
E
M
A
R
N
X
K
U
E
Y
L
O
A
F
Q
A
P
H

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

Step-by-Step Hints for 5 October 2024

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

Today's Theme Hint

"No way!"

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

T_________L

Theme Words (7 words)

All of these words relate to: "No way!"

9 letters: C _______ N
4 letters: F __ E
4 letters: H __ X
6 letters: H ____ G
5 letters: P ___ Y
5 letters: Q ___ K
4 letters: S __ M

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 5 October 2024

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

🎯 Spangram Answer

THATSUNREAL

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

📝 Theme Words: "No way!"

CHARLATAN
FAKE
HOAX
HUMBUG
PHONY
QUACK
SHAM

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 502 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
ACRE
ACTA
ACTANT
ACTS
AERY
AFEAR
AHEM
ALTAR
AMAH
AMAHS
AMARNA
AMAS
AMBUSH
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ANCHO
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ANON
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ANUS
APHONY
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ERKS
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MARCH
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NATS
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NOAH
NONA
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NONNY
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NUCHA
NUTANT
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NUTS
OATH
OATS
OLPAE
ONCUS
ONLAY
ONLY
ONUS
OPAL
OPAQUE
OPAQUER
PALY
PAYER
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PHON
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PLAY
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PLAYER
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PYRE
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QUAKE
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QUARKS
QUAY
QUEACH
QUEME
QUERN
QUERY
QUEY
QUEYN
RACA
RACH
RACK
RACKS
RAKU
RAKUS
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RANA
RANT
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RATAL
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RAYA
REACH
REAK
REAKS
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REAM
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TABS
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TAUT
TAUTS
THAN
THANA
THAT
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THUS
TRACT
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TRACTUS
TSUBA
TUAN
TUATARA
TUCK
TUCKS
TUGS
TUNA
TUNNY
TUSK
TUSKAR
UNHAT
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UNREAL
YACHT
YACHTS
YACK
YACKA
YACKAS
YACKS
YAKS
YAPON
YARE
YARK
YARKS
YARN
YEAR
YEARN
YERK
YERKS
YEUK
502
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
8
Longest Word
510
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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