Another week of Strands puzzles kicks off with what I’d say is a nice straightforward one. If you find it a little tougher than I did, though, you can always use my helpful hints below.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today 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 in show
NYT Strands today (game #71) – hint #2 – clue words
What are some good clue words today?
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.
• BELL
• PRIDE
• SLEEP
• BOLD
• HOLD
• SLIDE
NYT Strands today (game #71) – hint #3 – spangram
What is a hint for today’s spangram?
• Kennel club
NYT Strands today (game #71) – hint #4 – spangram position
What are two sides of the board that today’s spangram touches?
• First: left, 6th row
• Last: right, 6th row
Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY 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…
- HOUND
- BOXER
- HUSKY
- COLLIE
- POODLE
- BEAGLE
- SHEPHERD
- SPANGRAM: DOGPILE
- My rating: Easy
- My score: Perfect
One of my favorite subjects + some really easy placings = one of the simplest Strands puzzles so far.
I am very much a dog person, so knocking off the likes of HOUND, BOXER, HUSKY and COLLIE – all of which were easily visible – was no trouble at all. The only vaguely difficult part was the spangram, because I’ve never heard the term ‘DOGPILE’ before. But I was able to solve that too, simply by uncovering all of the other answers.
My only criticism here: there was no space for LABRADOR, which is 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 12 May, game #70)
- SPOTLIGHT
- ROCKY
- CRASH
- GLADIATOR
- PARASITE
- SPANGRAM: OSCARWINNERS
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT’s new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It’s currently in Beta and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I’ve got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you’re struggling to beat it each day.