Yesterday's Strands Hints & Answers - Solve NYT Strands
THEME
Mary, Mary, quite ...
Word 1: BELLS
Definition: a hollow metal object, typically in the shape of a deep inverted cup widening at the lip, that sounds a clear musical note when struck, especially by means of a clapper inside
Synonyms: chime, gong, alarm
Word 2: COCKLESHELLS
Definition: an edible burrowing bivalve mollusc with a strong ribbed shell
Word 3: CONTRARY
Definition: opposite in nature, direction, or meaning
Synonyms: opposite, opposing, opposed, contradictory, clashing, conflicting, antithetical, incompatible, irreconcilable, perverse, awkward, difficult, uncooperative, unhelpful, obstructive, disobliging, unaccommodating, unreasonable, troublesome, tiresome, annoying, vexatious, disobedient, recalcitrant, refractory, wilful, headstrong, self-willed, capricious, wayward, cross-grained, opposite, reverse, converse, antithesis
Word 4: MAIDS
Definition: a female domestic servant
Synonyms: female servant, maidservant, housemaid, parlourmaid, serving maid, lady's maid, chambermaid, maid-of-all-work, domestic, drudge, menial, girl, young woman, young lady, miss
Word 5: PRETTY
Definition: (of a person, especially a woman or child) attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful
Synonyms: attractive, lovely, good-looking, nice-looking, fetching, prepossessing, appealing, charming, delightful, nice, engaging, pleasing, quite, rather, somewhat, fairly, reasonably, moderately, comparatively, relatively, tolerably, passably, adequately, satisfactorily, decently, respectably, beautify, make attractive, make pretty, prettify, pretty up, adorn, ornament, embellish, smarten, glamorize, prink, preen, primp
Word 6: SILVER
Definition: a precious shiny greyish-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 47
Synonyms: silverware, (silver) plate, coins, coinage, specie, silver medal, second prize, plate with silver, coat with silver, overlay with silver, laminate with silver, back with silver, golden, gold-coloured, yellow, yellowish
Spangram: GARDEN
Definition: a piece of ground adjoining a house, in which grass, flowers, and shrubs may be grown
Synonyms: piece of land, plot
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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!