Welcome to the New York Times’ Strands puzzle, where it’s all about finding words that have something in common and a special word called a spangram that links opposite sides of the board. It’s like a word search with a twist, and today’s puzzle is sure to keep your brain engaged on a Sunday.
So how do you play? You’ll be presented with a grid of letters, and your goal is to find words that share a common theme. The theme words will be highlighted in blue, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for that special spangram word in yellow. Be prepared for a challenge though, as the themes can be anything from phrases to synonyms or homophones.
Today’s hint is “Cut and color,” but if you need an extra push, I’ve got one for you: “Blinged out.” Can you guess the theme yet?
Moving on to the answers, the cleverly crafted spangram for today is “JEWELTONES,” forming the shape of a jewel on the board. And the theme words are RUBY, SAPPHIRE, GARNET, AMETHYST, RUBY, and EMERALD. Missing a diamond, but still a sparkling lineup of gems.
What a fun and creative twist with the JEWELTONES spangram wrapping all the way back around the board. Make sure to follow for more updates and check out some sci-fi novels while you’re at it. Happy puzzling!
