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Yesterday's Strands Hints & Answers - Solve NYT Strands
THEME
It's a sign!
Word 1: BLOSSOMS
Definition: a flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a tree or bush
Synonyms: flower, bloom, floweret, flower, bloom, floweret, in flower, flowering, blossoming, blooming, in (full) bloom, open, out, bloom, flower, be in flower, come into flower/blossom, open (out), burgeon, bud, sprout, mature, burst forth, unfold
Word 2: BUDS
Definition: (of a plant or animal) form a bud
Synonyms: sprout, shoot, form/develop buds, send out shoots, germinate, burgeon, swell, vegetate, mature, sprout, shoot, flowerlet, floret
Word 3: POLLEN
Definition: a fine powdery substance, typically yellow, consisting of microscopic grains discharged from the male part of a flower or from a male cone. Each grain contains a male gamete that can fertilize the female ovule, to which pollen is transported by the wind, insects, or other animals
Word 4: PUDDLES
Definition: a small pool of liquid, especially of rainwater on the ground
Synonyms: pool, spill, splash
Word 5: ROBINS
Definition: a small Old World thrush related to the chats, typically having a brown back with red on the breast or other colourful markings
Word 6: SHOWERS
Definition: a brief and usually light fall of rain, hail, sleet, or snow
Synonyms: fall, light fall, drizzle, flurry, sprinkling, mizzle, rain, fall, drizzle, spray, mizzle, hail
Spangram: SPRINGTIME
Definition: the season of spring
Synonyms: springtime, Eastertide
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Solving yesterday's NYT Strands? Lady Puzzle Pro is ready to help you unblock hints, theme words, and the Spangram. She ensures you keep your streak alive and your game fun, providing helpful definitions for unfamiliar words!
Playing past Strands puzzles? Explore our Strands Hints Archive for daily hints and a complete puzzle history!
How to Play Strands
Dive into the fun with Strands, a unique blend of Connections and Spelling Bee! Here’s how:
Find Theme Words
Drag or tap letters to create theme words that fill the board. Double-tap the last letter to submit. Found words stay highlighted in blue, ensuring no overlaps.
Discover the Spangram
This special word spans from one side of the board to the other, encapsulating the daily theme. The Spangram highlights in yellow and might even be two words!
Need an in-game hint?
Uncover non-theme words to earn hints. Every 3 non-theme words reveal letters of a theme word. Already got a hint? The next hint shows the word’s letter order.
Lady Puzzle Pro's Expert Tips for Mastering Strands
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
Review and learn from past puzzles by exploring our Strands archive. This can help you identify common patterns and improve your skills for future challenges.
Use these tips to enhance your gameplay and keep your streaks alive with Lady Puzzle Pro!