Yesterday's Strands Hints & Answers - Solve NYT Strands
THEME
For our furry friends
Word 1: BALL
Definition: a solid or hollow spherical or egg-shaped object that is kicked, thrown, or hit in a game
Synonyms: dance, dinner dance, masked ball, masquerade, tea dance
Word 2: BONE
Definition: any of the pieces of hard whitish tissue making up the skeleton in humans and other vertebrates
Synonyms: go over, reread, run through, study, memorize
Word 3: CATNIP
Definition: a plant of the mint family, with downy leaves, purple-spotted white flowers, and a pungent smell attractive to cats
Word 4: COLLAR
Definition: the part around the neck of a shirt, blouse, jacket or coat, either upright or turned over
Synonyms: neckband, choker, ring, band, collet, sleeve, pipe, flange, rim, rib, apprehend, arrest, catch, capture, seize
Word 5: KIBBLE
Definition: ground meal shaped into pellets, especially for pet food
Word 6: LASER
Definition: a device that generates an intense beam of coherent monochromatic light (or other electromagnetic radiation) by stimulated emission of photons from excited atoms or molecules. Lasers are used in drilling and cutting, alignment and guidance, and in surgery; the optical properties are exploited in holography, reading barcodes, and in recording and playing compact discs
Word 7: LITTER
Definition: rubbish such as paper, cans, and bottles left lying in an open or public place
Synonyms: refuse, junk, waste, debris, odds and ends, scraps, leavings, fragments, detritus, flotsam, discarded matter, dross, muck, brood, family, animal bedding, bedding, straw, floor covering, sedan chair, palanquin, make untidy, mess up, make a mess of, clutter up, throw into disorder, be strewn about, be scattered about, be jumbled, be disarranged
Spangram: PETSUPPLIES
Definition: undefined
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!