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Whenever you see the theme for in the present day’s NYT Strands puzzle, you would possibly surprise if it is a leftover from Christmas. Nope, it is a extra common studying of that one specific phrase. In case you want hints and solutions, learn on.
Additionally, I am going into depth in regards to the rules for Strands in this story.
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Trace for in the present day’s Strands puzzle
At this time’s Strands theme is: Elf-centered
If that does not enable you to, here is a clue: Legendary creatures
Clue phrases to unlock in-game hints
Your purpose is to seek out hidden phrases that match the puzzle’s theme. In case 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:
- GAPE, PEEL, AIRY, LIME, BIGS, RAIN, HURL, MILE, REEL, LEER, PIGS, SORE, BORE, CREEP
Solutions for in the present day’s Strands puzzle
These are the solutions that tie into the theme. The purpose of the puzzle is to seek out all of them, together with the spangram, a theme phrase that reaches from one facet of the puzzle to the opposite. Whenever you’ve bought all of them (I initially thought there have been at all times eight however realized that the quantity can fluctuate), each letter on the board shall be used. Listed here are the nonspangram solutions:
- FAIRY, PIXIE, SPRITE, GREMLIN, HOBGOBLIN, LEPRECHAUN
At this time’s Strands spangram
At this time’s Strands spangram is IMPISH. To seek out it, begin with the I that is 5 letters down on the far-left row and wind throughout.
The finished NYT Strands puzzle for Feb. 4, 2025, #338.
