Strands Hint for "This is for the birds", Spangram and Answer of Jul 2 - Strands Today

Here's the answer and solution for NYT Strands #486- This is for the birds

1 Theme Clue

This is for the birds

Today's Strands theme, 'This is for the birds,' clearly points to something avian. Think about what birds need or use in their daily lives, especially in relation to their homes.

2 Spangram Hints

Today's Strands Spangram

Additional hint:

The spangram for today's Strands is a long word that describes what birds collect to build their homes. It's essential for creating a cozy and safe place for their young.

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3 Strands Screenshot of Spangram

Spoiler Alert

The complete spangram answer is revealed below!

Strands Spangram for Jul 2
Today's spangram is:
NESTINGMATERIAL

4 Theme Words Hints

Theme words hint:

The clue words are all items that birds gather to construct their nests. These range from soft, downy bits to stiffer plant parts, and even some fibrous animal products. Think about the variety of textures and origins of what a bird might use for this purpose.

First three letters of each theme word:

FEA...
FLU...
GRA...
LEA...
MOS...
TWI...
WOO...

5 Complete Strands Answers

Final Spoiler Warning

All theme words are revealed below!

Strands Hint for Jul 2

All theme words of Today's Strands:

1 FEATHER
2 FLUFF
3 GRASS
4 LEAF
5 MOSS
6 TWIG
7 WOOL
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