Need a nudge for NYT Strands #145? The July 26, 2024 theme is “Go for the gold.” Start with the spoiler-light hints below; the complete answer list is farther down.
Hints for Strands #145
Theme clue
“Go for the gold.”
Words to find for in-game hints
These non-theme words can help unlock the game’s built-in hints: SWAG, SWAM, QUEST, SQUARE, STARE and SCARE. In Strands, finding three valid non-theme words of four or more letters earns a hint that highlights a theme word.
Spangram clue
The spangram points to “the games.”
Spangram placement
It starts at the left edge in row six and ends at the right edge in row two.
Answers for July 26, 2024
Spoilers below: The spangram is OLYMPICS. The six theme words are:
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- EQUESTRIAN
- GOLF
- KARATE
- SWIMMING
- TRACK
Why this is puzzle #145
Game #145 is the archived Strands puzzle for Friday, July 26, 2024—not a puzzle dated July 26 in another year. Its sports theme coincided with the start of the Paris 2024 Olympics, as TechRadar noted in its July 25, 2024 answer guide.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Strands hints work
Strands is a word-search-style puzzle played by tracing adjacent letters to form theme words. Its spangram is a word or phrase that crosses between opposite edges of the board and captures the theme. Find three valid non-theme words of at least four letters to earn an in-game hint highlighting one of the theme answers.
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