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NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 29 (game #970)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Strands word game, game #970, dated Thursday, October 29. It reveals the theme as 'Cauldron' and lists the solution words, including the spangram. The author notes that the word 'Wizard' was a non-game word that initially caused confusion.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 29 (game #1236)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections word game, specifically for game #1236. It details the four categories and their respective answers: 'Things You Put Coins Into,' 'Associated With Penguins,' 'Ends of Famous Fonts,' and 'Things That Feature Three Colors.' The author also shares their personal experience playing the game, noting it was a difficult puzzle with one mistake.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, October 28 (game #969)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Strands word game, game #969, which has a "Comedy club" theme. It lists the clue words, spangram details, and the final answers including "FUNNYBUSINESS" as the spangram. The author rates the puzzle as "Easy" with a perfect score.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, October 28 (game #1235)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections word game, specifically for game #1235. It breaks down the four categories: Romantic Liking, Components of an Email, NASA Mars Rovers, and Homophones of Paths, listing the words associated with each.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, October 27 (game #968)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Strands word game, game #968, with the theme 'Who ya gonna call?'. It lists the clue words and the spangram 'EXTERMINATOR', along with the individual answers: ANTS, RATS, MICE, COCKROACHES, STICK, TERMITES. The author rates the puzzle as hard and mentions their personal experience with pests.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, October 27 (game #1234)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections word game, game #1234, dated Tuesday, October 27. It details the four categories and their respective answers: MESS (WITH), PARTS OF THE EAR, _____BELL, and BELL_____. The author rates the puzzle as 'Hard' and notes making three mistakes.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, October 26 (game #967)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Strands word game, specifically for game #967. It details the theme 'Please, be my guest!', lists the clue words, and reveals the spangram 'HOSPITALITY' along with all the solution words. The author rates the puzzle as 'Hard' and notes they needed one hint.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, October 26 (game #1233)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle, game #1233, released on Monday, October 26. It details the four categories: Responses to "How Are You?", Kinds of Mats, AKC Dog Breed Groups, and Horror Movies With Last Letter Changed. The author rates the puzzle as hard, noting a personal mistake with the "Kinds of Mats" category.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, October 25 (game #966)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Strands puzzle, game #966, which has the theme "Something to build on." It lists the clue words and the spangram "FOUNDATIONS," along with the individual answers: SCAFFOLDING, FRAMEWORK, STRUCTURE, and SKELETONS. The author rates the puzzle as "Easy" with a "Perfect" score.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, October 25 (game #1232)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle, game #1232, dated Sunday, October 25. It details the four categories: 'STEAL', 'PASTA SHAPES', 'FICTIONAL TOMS', and 'THINGS THAT CAN BE SNAPPED', along with the words that belong to each group. The author rates the puzzle as 'Hard' with three mistakes made.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, October 24 (game #965)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Strands puzzle, game #965, dated October 24. It details the theme 'Re-fresh-ing', lists the clue words, and reveals the spangram 'LAUNDRYDAY' along with the individual answers. The author rates the puzzle as 'Easy' and achieved a 'Perfect' score.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, October 24 (game #1231)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections word game, specifically game #1231. It details the four categories and their respective answers: KINDS OF STRIPS (BACON, COMIC, FILM, MÖBIUS), THINGS ON STICKS (HOBBY HORSE, PINWHEEL, POPSICLE, SPARKLER), ONLINE AD FORMATS (BANNER, INTERSTITIAL, OVERLAY, POP-UP), and _____ BAR (CANDY, SALAD, SPACE, SPORTS). The author notes the difficulty of the puzzle and expresses a negative sentiment towards online ad formats.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, October 23 (game #964)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Strands puzzle, game #964, released on October 23. It details the theme 'None of your beeswax!', lists the clue words, and reveals the spangram 'BUSYBODY'. The author rates the puzzle as 'Hard' due to the length of words like 'EAVESDROPPING'.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, October 23 (game #1230)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections word game, specifically for game #1230 on Friday, October 23. It breaks down the four categories: 'Say exactly what you mean' (YELLOW), 'Things you install on a computer' (GREEN), 'Quantities in a formula for power' (BLUE), and '_____ Tap' (PURPLE). The author rates the puzzle as 'Easy' and achieved a 'Perfect' score.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 22 (game #1229)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections word game, specifically for game #1229. It breaks down the four categories: 'Parts to Be Grasped,' 'Kinds of Sculptures,' 'American Football Positions,' and 'Starts of Bedding,' offering clues and the final solutions for each.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 22 (game #963)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Strands puzzle, game #963, which has the theme 'Any relation?'. It details the clue words and the spangram 'FAMILYTIES', offering insights into the difficulty and the author's personal experience solving it. The piece also briefly mentions other NYT games like Wordle, Connections, and Spelling Bee.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, October 21 (game #1228)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle, game #1228, dated October 21. It breaks down the four categories: CLASSIC CHILDREN'S GAMES, IMPORTANT PERSON, FAMOUS PAINTINGS, and DOUBLE MISNOMERS, listing the words that belong to each group.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, October 21 (game #962)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Strands word game, specifically for game #962 on Wednesday, October 21. It details the theme 'In the Attic,' lists the clue words, and reveals the spangram 'INTHEATTIC.' The author rates the puzzle as 'Easy' and achieved a 'Perfect' score.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, October 20 (game #961)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Strands word game on October 20, game #961. The theme for this puzzle is 'Duck Duck Goose', and the spangram has 13 letters. The author shares their personal experience solving the puzzle, noting it was an 'Easy' difficulty.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, October 20 (game #1227)
This article provides hints and answers for the New York Times Connections word game, specifically for game #1227. It details the four categories and their respective answers: FINISH (CLOSE, END, STOP, WRAP), LACKEY (MINION, POODLE, PUPPET, STOOGE), MUSTACHES (CHEVRON, HORSESHOE, PENCIL, WALRUS), and HOMOPHONES OF DISNEY CHARACTERS (ARIAL, BELL, DOCK, MINI). The author rates the game as hard and notes making three mistakes.