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Strands Hints and Answers Guide - Solve NYT Strands
THEME
Practice makes perfect
Word 1: CHORD
Definition: a group of (typically three or more) notes sounded together, as a basis of harmony
Synonyms: music, tones, note, chord
Word 2: RECITAL
Definition: a performance of a programme of music by a soloist or small group
Synonyms: concert, performance, musical performance, public performance, solo performance, solo, show, enumeration, list, litany, catalogue, listing, detailing, itemizing, specification
Word 3: SCALE
Definition: each of the small, thin horny or bony plates protecting the skin of fish and reptiles, typically overlapping one another
Synonyms: plate, flake, weighing machine, balance, pair of scales, calibrated system, calibration, graduated system, system of measurement, measuring system, register, hierarchy, ladder, ranking, pecking order, order, spectrum, progression, succession, sequence, series, extent, size, scope, magnitude, dimensions, range, breadth, compass, degree, reach, spread, sweep, climb, ascend, go up, go over, clamber up, shin (up), scramble up, mount
Word 4: TECHNIQUE
Definition: a way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure
Word 5: THEORY
Definition: a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained
Synonyms: hypothesis, thesis, conjecture, supposition, speculation, postulation, postulate, proposition, premise, surmise, assumption, presumption, presupposition, notion, guess, hunch, feeling, suspicion, principles, ideas, concepts
Word 6: TUNE
Definition: a melody, especially one that characterizes a particular piece of music
Synonyms: melody, air, strain, adjust (to the correct pitch), tune up, attune, adapt, adjust, fine-tune
Spangram: PIANOLESSONS
Definition:
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Tip 1: Solve the Daily Clues like in Crosswords
Treat the clues like you would in a crossword or Connections game. Form words by exclusion if unsure or use hints to guide you.
Tip 2: Tackle the Corners
Start from the corners and try spelling words backward. Work through each corner methodically to uncover hidden words.
Tip 3: Spot Patterns and Rare Letters
Look for patterns, especially around the corners. Identify rare letters like Q, Z, Y, and K, as well as common endings like -LY, -CK, -SH, -NESS, and -IVE.
Tip 4: Explore the Strands Archive
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Today's NYT Puzzle Guides by LadyPuzzle Pro
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