Strands Puzzle: Unraveling the Group Membership Theme
Today’s NYT Strands puzzle is a challenging one, with a unique theme of group membership. If you’re struggling to find the hidden words, don’t worry! Here’s a breakdown of the puzzle and some helpful hints.
Theme: Group Membership
The puzzle revolves around finding words that represent different groups. The hint provided is ‘A murder of crows’, which is a clever play on words. But what does it mean? Well, it’s a phrase used to describe a group of crows, a type of bird.
Clue Words
To unlock the in-game hints, you need to find words that fit the theme. The clue words are: DEER, REED, FEET, SEWS, CLOP, FIRE, POCK, POLE, STEER, SCOW, DRIP, TOES, and LOCK. These words, when found in groups of four or more, will reveal the theme words.
Answers
The goal is to find all the theme words, including the spangram, which is a word that spans across the entire puzzle. The non-spangram answers are: ANTS, ARMY, COWS, HERD, LIONS, PRIDE, GEESE, and FLOCK. These words are essential to completing the puzzle.
Spangram: INITTOGETHER
The spangram for today’s puzzle is ‘INITTOGETHER’. To find it, start with the letter ‘I’ in the bottom row, move four letters to the right, and connect the letters to form the word. It’s a clever way to ensure all letters are used.
Remember, the key to solving Strands is patience and persistence. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t find all the words immediately. Take your time, and enjoy the process of unraveling the puzzle’s mysteries.