Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Apr 26's puzzle
Strands Theme of Apr 26 is:
This word describes two animals (like bulls or deer) clashing their headgear during a fight, used here as a metaphor for a major disagreement.
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The theme 'Get into it' suggests a situation where people are deeply engaged in a heated exchange. It focuses on the various ways individuals might express disagreement or conflict.
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Strands answer for Get into it are revealed below!
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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.
This theme explores the vocabulary of interpersonal conflict and the different ways people manifest verbal tension. It moves beyond simple conversation into the realm of heated debate, so think of words that describe friction between people. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The difficulty lies in the many nuances of the words, as several terms for disagreement share similar letter patterns like double consonants. Success requires identifying these specific 'argument' synonyms early on to clear the board. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram for this set of verbal clashes typically stretches across the board, anchoring the more specific synonyms and bridging the two sides of the puzzle. Try connecting letters that imply a physical confrontation between animals to find it. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Focus on finding words that end in common suffix patterns for verbs that describe making noise or complaining. Once you identify one synonym for a verbal spat, the others in the same 'conflict' family will become much clearer. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
