Another week of Strands puzzles begins with what I think is a nice, simple puzzle. However, if you find it a bit more difficult than I did, you can always use my helpful tips below.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about today’s NYT Strands is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers.
NYT Strands today (game #71) – hint #1 – today’s theme
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Best of show
NYT Strands Today (Game #71) – Hint #2 – Clue Words
What are good keywords these days?
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hint system.
• CLOCK
• PRIDE
• SLEEP
• IN BOLD
• DELAY
• WEAR
NYT Strands today (game #71) – hint #3 – spangram
What’s a hint for today’s spangram?
• Kennel Club
NYT Strands Today (Game #71) – Hint #4 – Spangram Position
What are the two sides of the board that today’s spangram comes into contact with?
• First: left, 6th row
• Last: right, 6th row
Okay, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands Today (Game #71) – The Answers
The answers to today’s Strands, game #71, are…
- DOG
- BOXER
- HUSK
- COLLIE
- POODLE
- BROKE
- SHEPHERD
- SPANGRAM: DOGPILE
- My score: Simple
- My score: Perfect
One of my favorite topics + some really easy placements = one of the easiest Strands puzzles yet.
I’m a real dog person, so it was no problem at all to fend off dogs like HOUND, BOXER, HUSKY and COLLIE – all of which were easily visible. The only vaguely difficult part was the spangram, as I’ve never heard the term ‘DOGPILE’ before. But I was able to solve that too, simply by discovering all the other answers.
My only criticism here: there was no room for LABRADOR, the breed I own and objectively the best dog you can get.
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answers (Sunday May 12, Game #70)
- SPOTLIGHT
- 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 full guide to playing NYT Strands, complete with troubleshooting tips, so give that a read if you’re struggling to beat it every day.