Yesterday's Strands Hints & Answers - Solve NYT Strands
THEME
Fowl business
Word 1: GOOSE
Definition: a large waterbird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a short broad bill. Generally geese are larger than ducks and have longer necks and shorter bills
Word 2: GROUSE
Definition: a medium to large game bird with a plump body and feathered legs, the male being larger and more brightly coloured than the female
Synonyms: grumble, complain, moan, groan, protest, whine, bleat, carp, cavil, lodge a complaint, make a complaint, make a fuss, grumble, complaint, moan, groan, whine, grievance, objection, protest, protestation, cavil, quibble
Word 3: PARTRIDGE
Definition: a short-tailed game bird with mainly brown plumage, found chiefly in Europe and Asia
Word 4: PHEASANT
Definition: a large long-tailed game bird native to Asia, the male of which typically has very showy plumage
Word 5: QUAIL
Definition: a small short-tailed Old World game bird resembling a tiny partridge, typically having brown camouflaged plumage
Synonyms: cower, cringe, waver, falter, get cold feet
Word 6: TURKEY
Definition: a large mainly domesticated game bird native to North America, having a bald head and (in the male) red wattles. It is a popular food on festive occasions such as Christmas and (in the US) Thanksgiving
Spangram: GAMEBIRDS
Definition: a bird shot for sport or food
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Find Theme Words
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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.
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