Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "On the rise" Strands puzzle on May 19.
On the rise
This word describes elevated terrain that offers a strategic advantage or a place to stay dry during a flood. It stretches from left to right across the board.
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Today's theme 'On the rise' invites you to look upward at the natural contours of the Earth. Think about the various landforms that provide a view from above the flat plains.
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Strands answer for On the rise 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.
This Strands Hint focuses on topographical features that stand out from the landscape. Think about the different names we give to natural elevations ranging from small bumps to significant inclines. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
While the theme might sound culinary, it actually relates to physical geography and landforms. You should shift your focus from the kitchen to the great outdoors to solve this puzzle. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The difficulty is moderate, as it uses some specific geographical terminology that might not be in your everyday vocabulary. Visualizing a topographical map will help you find the right words. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Today's spangram spans horizontally across the grid, connecting two sides while describing the general nature of all the other words. It encompasses the idea of elevated locations. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
