‘Crumby theme’ Strands NYT hints and answers for today (Aug. 24)

If you’re looking for a trail of breadcrumbs as hints to help you today’s Strands from the New York Times, you are not alone. Comments on social media range from “yeah nah” to “horrible,” and while I would not go that far, this was definitely a niche solving experience, and I needed a handful of hints on my own to get over the line.

Here’s what the Aug. 24 edition of Strands looks like and the hints and answers you need to solve it: