Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for May 18's puzzle
Strands Theme of May 18 is:
This word describes a broad category of acidic, juicy fruits that are famously high in Vitamin C.
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This theme explores a vibrant group of fruits known for their thick skins and zesty interiors. It focuses on items you might peel, squeeze, or zest to add a burst of acidity to your cooking.
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Strands answer for The daily rind 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 'The daily rind' is a clever pun on 'the daily grind,' shifting the focus to the protective outer layers of certain tart fruits. This Strands Hint suggests you look for items characterized by their aromatic peels and acidic segments. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
This puzzle is moderately challenging as it includes both very common pantry staples and some more exotic varieties of the same fruit family. If you're feeling stuck, focus on finding the yellow spangram first to narrow down the category. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram in today's NYT Strands typically stretches across the board, connecting opposite sides to define the main category of the words you are searching for. It serves as the vertical or horizontal anchor for the entire fruit-themed set. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
A great strategy for 'The daily rind' is to look for word endings like '-ine' or '-at' which are common in these specific biological names. Once you find one juicy fruit, the others will likely be in the same botanical family. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
