Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Apr 17's puzzle
Strands Theme of Apr 17 is:
This word describes a large group of invertebrate animals with soft bodies, many of which live in the sea and produce a protective exterior layer.
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Today's theme, "Shell company," is a clever play on words. Instead of corporate entities, it refers to biological entities that naturally carry their own hard outer coverings.
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Strands answer for Shell company are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!
Strands is a free daily word puzzle from The New York Times. Each day, you get a theme and a letter grid where you must find hidden words. Like Wordle and Connections, it refreshes at midnight with a new puzzle.
You get a 6×8 grid of letters. Find all theme words plus the "spangram" that spans the grid and reveals the theme. Connect letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to form words. Find 3 non-theme words to unlock a hint.
The 'Shell company' theme is a pun that shifts your focus from business to marine biology. This Strands Hint suggests looking for different creatures that are famous for their protective calcium-rich armor. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
While the theme is scientific, the vocabulary consists of very common terms associated with the ocean and dining. If you can picture what lives inside a beach specimen, you will find this NYT Strands puzzle quite manageable. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Start by scanning for common sea creatures that are known for having lids or valves. Our Strands Hint strategy is to focus on the perimeter where many of these multi-letter words often hide. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram for 'Shell company' defines the entire category of these organisms and spans across the board to connect both sides. Finding this central word first will help you isolate the remaining aquatic life forms. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
