Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "Something's fishy" Strands puzzle on May 03.
Something's fishy
This two-word phrase is something you might exclaim when you notice an anomaly or a curious coincidence.
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Today's theme 'Something's fishy' uses a common idiom to describe situations that don't quite feel right. It focuses on the various ways we describe things that deviate from the norm or seem suspicious.
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Strands answer for Something's fishy 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 theme refers to the idiomatic expression for skepticism or a sense that things are not as they appear. In this NYT Strands puzzle, you should look for terms that indicate a departure from the typical or expected. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
This particular grid can be tricky because the words are all very close synonyms, which might make it hard to distinguish between them at first. Focus on finding synonymous adjectives for 'atypical' to clear the board. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram for this theme stretches across the board, capturing a conversational reaction to a strange situation. It effectively bridges the related adjectives found in the puzzle. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Start by identifying common six or seven-letter adjectives that describe something out of the ordinary. Once you find a few synonyms for 'rare' or 'abnormal', the remaining pattern will become much clearer. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
