Spoiler warning: The spangram for New York Times Strands puzzle #140, dated July 21, 2024, is BLADES. The six theme words are CLAYMORE, CUTLASS, KATANA, MACHETE, RAPIER and SCIMITAR.
Hint for Strands #140
Think of swords and other edged weapons. This is a hint inferred from the answer words, not a verified quotation of the puzzle’s original theme clue.
Answers for July 21, 2024
YourDictionary’s Strands archive lists these answers for July 21, 2024, puzzle #140:
- Spangram: BLADES
- Theme words: CLAYMORE, CUTLASS, KATANA, MACHETE, RAPIER and SCIMITAR
How Strands works
Strands uses a 6-by-8 letter grid. Trace theme-related words through adjacent letters in any direction; the spangram is the special word that spans the board. Finding three non-theme words earns a clue. These general mechanics are described by the source explaining the game.
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The archive provides the answer list, but not the original 2024 board layout, letter coordinates or paths, so those cannot be reliably reconstructed from the listed words alone.
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The dated answers are listed in YourDictionary’s Strands archive. The game mechanics are described by Tom’s Guide. The answer record is from a third-party archive rather than an official New York Times puzzle record. The cited pages do not establish current NYT access terms or subscription requirements.
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