Another week of Strands puzzles starts with what I would say is pretty straightforward. However, if you find it a little more difficult than I did, you can always use my helpful tips below.
SPOILER WARNING: Today's NYT Strands info is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.
NYT Strands today (game #71) – track #1 – today's topic
What's the topic of today's NYT Strands?
• Today's NYT Strands topic is… The best of the show
NYT Strands Today (Game #71) – Clue #2 – Keywords
What are some good keywords today?
Play any of these words to unlock the game's hint system.
• BELL
• PRIDE
• SLEEP
• BOLD
• HOLD
• SLIDE
NYT Strands today (game #71) – clue #3 – spangram
What's a clue for today's spangram?
• dog club
NYT Strands today (game #71) – clue #4 – spangram position
What are the two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?
• First: left, sixth row
• Last: right, 6th row
Well, the answers are below, so DON'T SCROLL FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands Today (Game #71): The Answers
The answers to today's Strands game number 71 are…
- HOUND
- BOXER
- WELL-BUILT
- COLLIE
- POODLE
- BEAGLE
- SHEPHERD
- SPANGRAM: PILE OF DOGS
- My rating: Easy
- My score: Perfect
One of my favorite themes + some really easy locations = one of the simplest Strands puzzles yet.
I am very fond of dogs, so eliminating dogs like HOUND, BOXER, HUSKY and COLLIE (all of which were easily visible) was no problem. The only vaguely difficult part was the spangram, because I had never heard the term 'DOGPILE' before. But I was able to figure that out too, just by figuring out all the other answers.
My only criticism here: there was no room for LABRADOR, which is the breed I have and objectively the best dog you can get.
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Answers from yesterday's NYT Strands (Sunday, May 12, Game #70)
- STAND OUT
- ROCKY
- CRASH
- GLADIATOR
- PARASITE
- SPANGRAM: OSCAR WINNERS
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT's new word game, after Wordle and Connections. It is currently in Beta and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I have a complete guide on how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check it out if you're struggling to beat it every day.
