Need a nudge for NYT Strands game #266? The theme clue is “Start small.” Try the connection hint below first; the spangram clue and full solution follow behind clear spoiler warnings.
Theme clue for Strands #266
The theme is “Start small.” For a gentle hint, look for words that can follow the same adjective in familiar expressions. For example, think of LITTLE LEAGUE or LITTLE ROCK.
Spangram hint and position
Spoiler warning: this reveals the spangram. The six-letter spangram is LITTLE, a word meaning small or young. It runs from the right edge to the left edge, with both endpoints on row four.
Full answers for Sunday, November 24
Full spoiler warning: the list below gives every theme answer.
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- DEVIL
- DIPPER
- FOOT
- LEAGUE
- RASCALS
- ROCK
- SPOON
- WOMEN
Spangram: LITTLE.
How the answers fit the theme
Each theme word can follow LITTLE in a familiar phrase: LITTLE DEVIL, LITTLE DIPPER, LITTLE FOOT, LITTLE LEAGUE, LITTLE RASCALS, LITTLE ROCK, LITTLE SPOON, and LITTLE WOMEN.
Clue words for earning in-game hints
These words unlock the in-game hint system; they are not theme answers: ROUGE, ROGUE, CREW, RIDE, PIPER, and DIRE. In Strands, finding three non-theme words can reveal a hint for a theme word. The puzzle is played on a 6×8 board, and its spangram captures the theme while connecting opposite sides.
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This is NYT Strands game #266, dated Sunday, November 24, 2024. The date, number, theme and answer list are recorded by TechRadar’s puzzle guide and WordHint’s dated archive.
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