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The theme of in the present day’s NYT Strands puzzle is not terribly robust, however at the least one of many phrases is uncommon and actually, actually lengthy to unscramble. Should you want hints and solutions, learn on.
I am going into depth concerning the rules for Strands in this story.
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Trace for in the present day’s Strands puzzle
At present’s Strands theme is: Each second counts.
If that does not show you how to, here is a clue: Does anyone actually know what time it’s?
Clue phrases to unlock in-game hints
Your aim is to search out hidden phrases that match the puzzle’s theme. Should you’re caught, discover any phrases you may. Each time you discover three phrases of 4 letters or extra, Strands will reveal one of many theme phrases. These are the phrases I used to get these hints however any phrases of 4 or extra letters that you just discover will work:
- DIAL, SOLE, MOLE, MOLES, SHAKE, CHEEP, ROLE, HOME, LOCK, MEAT, TAME, TAMES, ROLES, ROON, TRON
Solutions for in the present day’s Strands puzzle
These are the solutions that tie into the theme. The aim of the puzzle is to search out all of them, together with the spangram, a theme phrase that reaches from one aspect of the puzzle to the opposite. When you have got all of them (I initially thought there have been at all times eight however realized that the quantity can fluctuate), each letter on the board shall be used. Listed here are the nonspangram solutions:
- CLOCK, WATCH, SUNDIAL, HOURGLASS, CHRONOMETER
At present’s Strands spangram
The finished NYT Strands puzzle for July 5, 2025, #489.
At present’s Strands spangram is TIMEKEEPERS. To search out it, search for the T that is 4 letters down on the far left, and wind throughout.
