It’s time for another daily dose of the New York Times’ Strands, the engaging word game that challenges players to find themed answers within a grid of letters. While it may present some tricky moments, the allure of a good challenge is always present. If you find yourself in need of assistance, hints and answers are provided below.
SPOILER WARNING: Detailed information concerning today’s NYT Strands game is included below. Proceed with caution if you wish to discover the answers on your own.
NYT Strands today (game #61) – hint #1 – today’s theme
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands theme is… A shade envious?
NYT Strands today (game #61) – hint #2 – clue words
What are some good clue words for today?
Employ any of these words to access the in-game hints system.
• POSIT
• LOVE
• TICKLE
• JUICE
• STAND
• RUNG
NYT Strands today (game #61) – hint #3 – spangram
What is a hint for today’s spangram?
• Eat them up to stay healthy
NYT Strands today (game #61) – hint #4 – spangram position
Where does today’s spangram start and end?
• Start: left, 6th row
• End: right, 5nd row
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NYT Strands today (game #61) – the answers
The answers to today’s Strands, game #61, are…
- JUNGLE
- PISTACHIO
- FOREST
- OLIVE
- ARTICHOKE
- EMERALD
- SPANGRAM: GREENS
- My rating: Easy
- My score: Perfect
This particular Strands game proved to be straightforward to wrap up the workweek. The theme hint practically solved the puzzle, leading straight to ‘green.’ Consequently, spotting the spangram became easier. With the board divided, identifying words like PISTACHIO and JUNGLE at the base and FOREST and EMERALD at the top was a breeze. OLIVE posed a slight challenge, and ARTICHOKE was a surprise find towards the end. Overall, this puzzle was relatively easy to tackle.
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Yesterday’s NYT Strands answers (Thursday 2 May, game #60)
- CLOWNFISH
- SKUNK
- CHIPMUNK
- TIGER
- BUMBLEBEE
- ZEBRA
- SPANGRAM: STRIPED
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the New York Times’ latest word game addition, following in the footsteps of Wordle and Connections. Currently in the beta phase, the game can be accessed on the NYT Games website on both desktop and mobile platforms. If you find yourself struggling to conquer the daily challenges, be sure to consult the comprehensive guide on playing NYT Strands, equipped with expert tips to aid your gameplay.