I’m back, dearest Strandistas, and not a moment too soon! May is almost over, but we can knock out a couple more of these together before June arrives. Speaking of which, let’s uncover some words!
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How To Play Strands
Strands is the newest game in the New York Times’ stable of puzzle games. It’s a fun twist on classic word search games. Every day we’re given a new theme and then tasked with uncovering all the words on the grid that fit that theme, including a spangram that spans two sides of the board. One of these words is the spangram which crosses from one side of the grid to another and reveals even more about the day’s theme.
Spoilers ahead.
Today’s Strands Hints
Read on for today’s theme and some hints to help you uncover today’s words.
Today’s Theme: We’ll be there
Hint: What defines your BFFs
The first two letters of each word:
Remember, spoilers ahead!
What Are Today’s Strands Answers?
Today’s spangram is: GOOD FRIENDS
Here’s the full list of words:
- RELIABLE
- LOYAL
- HELPFUL
- TRUSTWORTHY
- CARING
Here’s the completed Strands grid:
Today’s Strands Breakdown
Well, that was pretty easy. I found GOOD first and when it didn’t work, I knew it would be part of the spangram. So when I found LOYAL it was obvious: GOOD FRIENDS was right there. RELIABLE was isolated at the top so that was next, and then there were only three left. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
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