Strands Hints and Answers Guide - Solve NYT Strands

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• Word 1: BEDDING

  Definition: bedclothes

  Synonyms: bedclothes, sheets, bed linen, linen, bedcovers, covers, blankets, embed, set, fix into, insert, inlay, implant, bury, base, plant, settle, go to bed, retire, call it a day

• Word 2: BLUSHING

  Definition: red in the face from shyness, embarrassment, or shame

  Synonyms: embarrassed, ashamed, shamefaced, remorseful, mortified, conscience-stricken, humiliated, humbled, taken aback, disconcerted, nonplussed, discomfited, discomposed, distressed, chagrined, perturbed, confounded, dismayed, dumbfounded, crestfallen, sheepish, red-faced, blushing, confused, put out of countenance, discountenanced, with one's tail between one's legs, pink, pinkish, rose pink, rose-coloured, roseate, red, reddish, rose red, redden, turn/go pink, turn/go red, turn/go crimson, turn/go scarlet, flush, colour, crimson, tint, burn up

• Word 3: CHIPS

  Definition: cut or break (a small piece) from a hard material

  Synonyms: nick, crack, snick, scratch, fragment, piece, bit, chipped potatoes, game chips, counter, token, disc, jetton

• Word 4: CROW

  Definition: a large bird with mostly glossy black plumage, a heavy bill, and a raucous voice

  Synonyms: squawk, screech, hoot, cry, caw, croak, boast, brag, trumpet, show off, bluster, swagger, swank, gloat, be smug, congratulate oneself, preen oneself, pride oneself, pat oneself on the back, sing one's own praises

• Word 5: STRICKEN

  Definition: seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling

  Synonyms: troubled, affected, deeply affected, afflicted, struck, hit, injured, wounded, bang, beat, hit, pound, affect, afflict, attack, hit, come upon, smite, occur to, come to, dawn on one, hit, ignite, light, go on strike, down tools, walk out, delete, strike out, strike through, ink out, score out, scratch out, block out, blank out, edit out, blue-pencil, cancel, eliminate, obliterate, mint, stamp, stamp out, strike, cast, punch, die, mould, forge, make, manufacture, produce, achieve, reach, arrive at, find, attain, effect, establish, agree, agree on, come to an agreement on, settle on, sign, endorse, ratify, sanction, discover, find, come upon, light on, chance on, happen on, stumble on/across, unearth, uncover, turn up, go, make one's way, set out, head, direct one's footsteps, move towards, take down, pull down, bring down

• Word 6: WELLS

  Definition: in a good or satisfactory way

  Synonyms: skilfully, with skill, ably, competently, proficiently, adeptly, adroitly, deftly, dexterously, effectively, expertly, with expertise, admirably, excellently, consummately, professionally, thoroughly, completely, efficiently, rigorously, effectively, conscientiously, industriously, carefully, carefully, closely, attentively, rigorously, in depth, exhaustively, from top to bottom, minutely, in detail, meticulously, scrupulously, assiduously, conscientiously, painstakingly, methodically, completely, comprehensively, fully, to the fullest extent, intensively, extensively, quite possibly, conceivably, quite likely, probably, healthy, in good health, all right, fine, fit, fighting fit, as fit as a fiddle, as fit as a flea, robust, strong, vigorous, blooming, thriving, bursting with health, in rude health, hale, hale and hearty, hearty, in good shape, in excellent shape, in good condition, in tip-top condition, in good trim, in fine fettle, sound, sound in body and limb, advisable, sensible, prudent, politic, commonsensical, wise, canny, judicious, shrewd, expedient, provident, recommended, advantageous, beneficial, profitable, gainful, desirable, borehole, spring, waterhole, bore, shaft, source, supply, wellspring, fount, fountainhead, reservoir, mine, fund, bank, repository, storehouse, treasury, flow, stream, run, rush, gush, course, roll, cascade, flood, surge, rise, spurt, spout, squirt, jet

• Spangram: SPOONERISMS

  Definition: a verbal error in which a speaker accidentally transposes the initial sounds or letters of two or more words, often to humorous effect, as in the sentence you have hissed the mystery lectures