NYT Strands Hints

Today's NYT Strands Hints & Answers (Wed, December 4, 2024)

Hints forDecember 4, 2024

Here's today's (December 4, 2024) Strands puzzle! This challenging word search should take around 15 minutes to solve. You're on the lookout for diacritical marks often found in different languages. The clue "I now pronounce you ..." hints at their role in pronunciation. Focus on identifying these distinctive marks. If you're stuck, here are some hints that might help:

  • Consider the small marks that change pronunciations.
  • Think of symbols above and below letters in other languages.
  • Reflect on how accents can alter words’ meanings.
  • Imagine a special ceremony for linguistic nuances.
  • Think about punctuation that isn't just for pauses.
  • Delve into how punctuation can be decorative yet functional.

Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal

TODAY’S THEME: I now pronounce you ...

DIACRITICS
T
A
L
D
C
I
U
U
M
I
U
R
L
I
C
A
M
C
D
T
R
F
X
E
E
A
I
G
L
C
U
C
T
R
D
E
T
C
I
A
I
L
E
S
E
V
A
L

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