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Todays NYT Strands puzzle is slightly robust. Here is a normal tip in the event you want clue phrases with the intention to reveal the solutions: As soon as a clue phrase has been discovered, see if there are smaller or plural phrases you can also make with it. You would possibly be capable of lean on these already supplied phrases to make clue phrases, and get extra solutions that means. (Instance: If DOOR is a solved reply, and it is close to an S, flip it into DOORS. That counts as a clue word–just two extra and one other reply will likely be revealed.) Should you want hints and solutions for at present’s NYT Strands puzzle, learn on.
Additionally, I’m going into depth concerning the guidelines for Strands on this story.
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Trace for at present’s Strands puzzle
Right this moment’s Strands theme is: Hunt and peck
If that does not make it easier to, here is a clue: Fly free
Clue phrases to unlock in-game hints
Your purpose is to search out hidden phrases that match the puzzle’s theme. Should you’re caught, discover any phrases you possibly can. Each time you discover three phrases of 4 letters or extra, Strands will reveal one of many theme phrases. These are the phrases I used to get these hints, however any phrases of 4 or extra letters that you simply discover will work:
- RANT, SPORE, PORE, DARK, GLEE, SPORT, ROOD, DOOR, POUR, PORT, SAGE, PAGE, WORK, WORKS, PURE, PANT, PANTS, RUTS, RUST.
Solutions for at present’s Strands puzzle
These are the solutions that tie into the theme. The purpose of the puzzle is to search out all of them, together with the spangram, a theme phrase that reaches from one aspect of the puzzle to the opposite. While you’ve received all of them (I initially thought there have been all the time eight however realized that the quantity can range), each letter on the board will likely be used. Listed below are the nonspangram solutions:
- HAWK, EAGLE, CONDOR, FALCON, OSPREY, KESTREL, VULTURE
Right this moment’s Strands spangram
Right this moment’s Strands spangram is RAPTORS. To seek out it, begin with the R that is two letters down on the farthest row to the left, and wind throughout.
The finished NYT Strands puzzle for Feb. 1, 2025, #325.
