Strands Hint for "Strategy game", Spangram and Answer of Nov 1 - Strands Today

Here's the answer and solution for NYT Strands #243- Strategy game

1 Theme Clue

Strategy game

Today's theme, 'Strategy game,' revolves around the world of chess, a classic game of skill and tactics.

2 Spangram Hints

Today's Strands Spangram

Additional hint:

The spangram is a term that signifies the end of the game in chess, where the king is in a position to be captured with no escape.

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3 Strands Screenshot of Spangram

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The complete spangram answer is revealed below!

Strands Spangram for Nov 1
Today's spangram is:
CHECKMATE

4 Theme Words Hints

Theme words hint:

The clues are all related to chess pieces or essential elements of the game. Think of the different roles each piece plays on the chessboard.

First three letters of each theme word:

BIS...
BOA...
KIN...
KNI...
PAW...
QUE...
ROO...
TIM...

5 Complete Strands Answers

Final Spoiler Warning

All theme words are revealed below!

Strands Hint for Nov 1

All theme words of Today's Strands:

1 BISHOP
2 BOARD
3 KING
4 KNIGHT
5 PAWN
6 QUEEN
7 ROOK
8 TIMER
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