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NYT Strands puzzle #126 is the Sunday, July 7, 2024 game, with the theme clue “Not just black and white.” If you’re still solving, start with the gentle hint below; the spangram and full answer list appear farther down, so stop before them to avoid spoilers.
Gentle hint for Strands #126
Think of a range of tones between black and white. A second nudge: “Fifty shades of this color.”
Clue words to earn an in-game hint
If you want the game to reveal letters rather than read the answers here, find three valid words that are not part of the solution. Strands will then highlight letters belonging to a theme word. Try these possible clue words:
- TIRE
- PITH
- SCALP
- SLEET
- TRAP
- STALE
Spangram hint
The spangram is nine letters long and describes a range of tones. Its path starts at the right edge of the grid on row 4 and ends at the left edge on row 5.
Full answers for July 7, 2024
Spangram: GRAYSCALE
Theme words: STEEL, CHARCOAL, GRAPHITE, SLATE, FLINT, PLATINUM.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Strands works
The puzzle uses a 6-by-8 grid. Connect adjacent letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to form words that fit the theme. The spangram describes the theme and connects opposite sides of the grid. Three valid guesses that are not solution words earn an in-game hint that highlights letters in a theme word.
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