Today's NYT Strands puzzle is easy, in my opinion, but this is the kind of game where individual episodes will tax some people more than others. Knowledge of the topic at hand makes a big difference, so if you're struggling, read on for some tips.
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 #86) – track #1 – today's topic
What's the topic of today's NYT Strands?
• Today's NYT Strands topic is… All Twitter
NYT Strands Today (Game #86) – Clue #2 – Keywords
What are some good keywords today?
Play any of these words to unlock the game's hint system.
• TURBOT
• PART
• CAR
• SHARPEN
• STEEP
• SLOW
NYT Strands today (game #86) – clue #3 – spangram
What's a clue for today's spangram?
• Dawn Chorus
NYT Strands today (game #86) – clue #4 – spangram position
What are the two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?
• First: left, fifth row
• Last: right, 5th row
Well, the answers are below, so DON'T SCROLL FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands Today (Game #86): The Answers
The answers to today's Strands game number 86 are…
- CLUCK
- CHEEP
- CHIRP
- TRILL
- TRILL
- SHRIEK
- WHISTLE
- SPANGRAM: BIRD SONG
- My rating: Easy
- My score: Perfect
This is probably the easiest Strands puzzle we've had in a week or more. The theme clue was reasonably obvious, although I initially wondered if it might be a reference to social media platforms or online discourse. However, CLUCK was the first word I found, and that immediately confirmed my hunch that what I needed were words for the sounds birds make.
None of the other answers were particularly difficult to find, and answers like TWEET and CHIRP quickly stood out. The task became even easier once I figured out spangram and gave the board some structure, and I solved it all with a minimum of fuss.
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Yesterday's NYT Strands Answers (Monday, May 27, Game #85)
- SHELL
- WHEEL
- BOW TIE
- TUBE
- SPIRAL
- TAPE
- ELBOW
- SPANGRAM: PASTEFORMS
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.
