If you’ve found your way here, it’s likely that you’re in need of some assistance with Strands, the New York Times’ innovative take on the traditional word search puzzle.

In contrast to a conventional word search, Strands invites players to discover words by linking letters in any orientation — up, down, sideways, or diagonally — and even permits direction changes in the middle of a word. Each letter in the grid is utilized, and all words relate to a shared theme. One key word or phrase, referred to as the “spangram,” captures the day’s theme and spans the grid either horizontally or vertically.

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Strands distinguishes itself from other NYT games such as Wordle and Connections by presenting a more intricate and time-intensive challenge. With merely a vague hint and no provided word list, it truly tests your brainpower. If you’re pressed for time or simply need a helpful nudge, we have all the hints and solutions you need to tackle today’s puzzle at your own leisure.

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Today’s NYT Strands Theme Hint: Uncover the missing links
Clue: All the words pertain to meat.

Theme Explained:
Each of today’s answers consists of various types of cylindrical pork dishes.

Spangram Direction:
Today’s spangram runs horizontally across the grid.

Spangram Answer:
Sausages

Word List for May 10:

– Andouille
– Liverwurst
– Sausage
– Kielbasa
– Chorizo
– Salami

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