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The theme of at present’s NYT Strands puzzle is not terribly powerful, however not less than one of many phrases is uncommon and actually, actually lengthy to unscramble. In case you want hints and solutions, learn on.
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Trace for at present’s Strands puzzle
In the present day’s Strands theme is: Each second counts.
If that does not assist you to, this is a clue: Does anyone actually know what time it’s?
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 may. 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:
- DIAL, SOLE, MOLE, MOLES, SHAKE, CHEEP, ROLE, HOME, LOCK, MEAT, TAME, TAMES, ROLES, ROON, TRON
Solutions for at present’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. When you may have all of them (I initially thought there have been all the time eight however realized that the quantity can differ), each letter on the board can be used. Listed below are the nonspangram solutions:
- CLOCK, WATCH, SUNDIAL, HOURGLASS, CHRONOMETER
In the present day’s Strands spangram
The finished NYT Strands puzzle for July 5, 2025, #489.
In the present day’s Strands spangram is TIMEKEEPERS. To seek out it, search for the T that is 4 letters down on the far left, and wind throughout.
