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Another week of Strands puzzles kicks off with what I’d say is a nice straightforward one. If you find it a little tougher than I did, though, you can always use my helpful hints below.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers.
[HEADING=1]NYT Strands today (game #71) - hint #1 - today’s theme[/HEADING]
[HEADING=2]What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?[/HEADING]
• Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Best in show
[HEADING=1]NYT Strands today (game #71) - hint #2 - clue words[/HEADING]
[HEADING=2]What are some good clue words today?[/HEADING]
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.
• BELL
• PRIDE
• SLEEP
• BOLD
• HOLD
• SLIDE
[HEADING=1]NYT Strands today (game #71) - hint #3 - spangram[/HEADING]
[HEADING=2]What is a hint for today’s spangram?[/HEADING]
• Kennel club
[HEADING=1]NYT Strands today (game #71) - hint #4 - spangram position[/HEADING]
[HEADING=2]What are two sides of the board that today’s spangram touches?[/HEADING]
• First: left, 6th row
• Last: right, 6th row
Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
[HEADING=1]NYT Strands today (game #71) - the answers[/HEADING]
[IMG alt=“NYT Strands answers for game #71 on a blue background”]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/No...5u7WDYq9Sn.jpg
(Image credit: New York Times)
The answers to today’s Strands, game #71, are…
[ul]
[li]HOUND[/li][li]BOXER[/li][li]HUSKY[/li][li]COLLIE[/li][li]POODLE[/li][li]BEAGLE[/li][li]SHEPHERD[/li][li]SPANGRAM: DOGPILE[/li][/ul]
[ul]
[li]My rating: Easy[/li][li]My score: Perfect[/li][/ul]
One of my favorite subjects + some really easy placings = one of the simplest Strands puzzles so far.
I am very much a dog person, so knocking off the likes of HOUND, BOXER, HUSKY and COLLIE – all of which were easily visible – was no trouble at all. The only vaguely difficult part was the spangram, because I’ve never heard the term ‘DOGPILE’ before. But I was able to solve that too, simply by uncovering all of the other answers.
My only criticism here: there was no space for LABRADOR, which is the breed I own and objectively the best dog you can get.
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
[HEADING=2]Yesterday’s NYT Strands answers (Sunday 12 May, game #70)[/HEADING]
[ul]
[li]SPOTLIGHT[/li][li]ROCKY[/li][li]CRASH[/li][li]GLADIATOR[/li][li]PARASITE[/li][li]SPANGRAM: OSCARWINNERS[/li][/ul]
[HEADING=2]What is NYT Strands?[/HEADING]
Strands is the NYT’s new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It’s currently in Beta and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I’ve got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you’re struggling to beat it each day.
Continue reading…
SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers.
[HEADING=1]NYT Strands today (game #71) - hint #1 - today’s theme[/HEADING]
[HEADING=2]What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?[/HEADING]
• Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Best in show
[HEADING=1]NYT Strands today (game #71) - hint #2 - clue words[/HEADING]
[HEADING=2]What are some good clue words today?[/HEADING]
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.
• BELL
• PRIDE
• SLEEP
• BOLD
• HOLD
• SLIDE
[HEADING=1]NYT Strands today (game #71) - hint #3 - spangram[/HEADING]
[HEADING=2]What is a hint for today’s spangram?[/HEADING]
• Kennel club
[HEADING=1]NYT Strands today (game #71) - hint #4 - spangram position[/HEADING]
[HEADING=2]What are two sides of the board that today’s spangram touches?[/HEADING]
• First: left, 6th row
• Last: right, 6th row
Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
[HEADING=1]NYT Strands today (game #71) - the answers[/HEADING]
[IMG alt=“NYT Strands answers for game #71 on a blue background”]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/No...5u7WDYq9Sn.jpg
(Image credit: New York Times)
The answers to today’s Strands, game #71, are…
[ul]
[li]HOUND[/li][li]BOXER[/li][li]HUSKY[/li][li]COLLIE[/li][li]POODLE[/li][li]BEAGLE[/li][li]SHEPHERD[/li][li]SPANGRAM: DOGPILE[/li][/ul]
[ul]
[li]My rating: Easy[/li][li]My score: Perfect[/li][/ul]
One of my favorite subjects + some really easy placings = one of the simplest Strands puzzles so far.
I am very much a dog person, so knocking off the likes of HOUND, BOXER, HUSKY and COLLIE – all of which were easily visible – was no trouble at all. The only vaguely difficult part was the spangram, because I’ve never heard the term ‘DOGPILE’ before. But I was able to solve that too, simply by uncovering all of the other answers.
My only criticism here: there was no space for LABRADOR, which is the breed I own and objectively the best dog you can get.
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
[HEADING=2]Yesterday’s NYT Strands answers (Sunday 12 May, game #70)[/HEADING]
[ul]
[li]SPOTLIGHT[/li][li]ROCKY[/li][li]CRASH[/li][li]GLADIATOR[/li][li]PARASITE[/li][li]SPANGRAM: OSCARWINNERS[/li][/ul]
[HEADING=2]What is NYT Strands?[/HEADING]
Strands is the NYT’s new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It’s currently in Beta and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I’ve got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you’re struggling to beat it each day.
Continue reading…