If you’ve found your way here, it’s likely that you’re in search of some assistance with Strands — the latest iteration of the classic word search puzzle brought to you by the New York Times.
Strands transcends the typical word search experience. In this game, words are concealed within a grid and can be crafted by connecting letters in any possible direction — whether that’s up, down, sideways, or diagonally. However, the twist lies in the fact that words can also curve and change their path, resulting in distinct patterns. Every letter within the grid contributes to the solution, and all the words are interconnected by a shared theme. Additionally, there exists a specific word or phrase termed the “spangram” that encapsulates the theme and spans across the grid either horizontally or vertically.
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Unlike Wordle or Connections, Strands does not provide you with a list of words. Rather, it presents a broad hint, making it a more demanding and prolonged mind exercise. If you’re pressed for time or simply require a little push in the right direction, we have all the hints and solutions you need to solve today’s puzzle at your convenience.
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Today’s NYT Strands Theme: THE movies
Hint: These are terms you’d encounter in a film theater.
Theme Explained:
All the words in today’s puzzle consist of movie titles that start with “The.”
Spangram Hint:
Today’s spangram extends horizontally across the grid.
Spangram Answer:
The spangram for today is: Titles
Word List for April 17:
– Godfather
– Ring
– Graduate
– Goonies
– Aviator
– Shining
– Titles (spangram)
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