Strands Hints and Answers Guide - Solve NYT Strands

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• Word 1: AMULET

  Definition: an ornament or small piece of jewellery thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease

  Synonyms: lucky charm, charm, talisman, fetish, mascot, totem, idol, juju, phylactery

• Word 2: CAULDRON

  Definition: a large metal pot used for cooking over an open fire

  Synonyms: cooking utensil, container, receptacle, vessel

• Word 3: CHARM

  Definition: the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others

  Synonyms: attractiveness, beauty, glamour, prettiness, loveliness, appeal, pull, draw, drawing power, attraction, allure, fascination, captivation, pleasingness, delightfulness, ornament, trinket, bauble, spell, incantation, conjuration, rune, magic formula, magic word, abracadabra, jinx, talisman, fetish, amulet, mascot, totem, idol, juju, delight, please, win, win over, appeal to, attract, captivate, allure, lure, draw, dazzle, fascinate, bewitch, beguile, enchant, enthral, enrapture, enamour, seduce, ravish, hypnotize, mesmerize, spellbind, transfix, rivet, grip

• Word 4: INCANTATION

  Definition: a series of words said as a magic spell or charm

  Synonyms: chant, invocation, conjuration, magic spell, magic formula, rune

• Word 5: POTION

  Definition: a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties

  Synonyms: concoction, mixture, brew, elixir, philtre, drink, decoction

• Word 6: WAND

  Definition: a long, thin stick or rod

  Synonyms: baton, stick, staff, pole, bar, dowel, rod, stake

• Spangram: WIZARDRY

  Definition: the art or practice of magic

  Synonyms: sorcery, witchcraft, wizardry, necromancy, enchantment, spellworking, incantation, the supernatural, occultism, the occult, black magic, the black arts, devilry, divination, malediction, voodoo, hoodoo, sympathetic magic, white magic, witching, witchery, skill, skilfulness, mastery, expertise, expertness, prowess, proficiency, ability, aptitude, adroitness, dexterity, deftness, excellence, brilliance, talent, genius, artistry, technique, art, creativity, flair, finish, polish, panache, finesse, wizardry, calibre, quality, professionalism