Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "Oozing" Strands puzzle on Jun 11.
Oozing
Think of a two-word phrase used to describe a catchy, repeating vocal pattern where the endings match. It describes exactly what all the words in today's grid share in common.
Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution
Today's theme 'Oozing' is a clever play on phonetics rather than sticky liquids. Expect to focus on words that share a specific, repeating vowel sounds that flow right through the puzzle.
Spoiler Warning
Strands answer for Oozing 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 'Oozing' theme refers to the 'oo' sound that permeates every single answer in the grid. If you are stuck on how the theme connects to the biology or liquids, shift your focus to how the words sound when spoken aloud. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
This puzzle can be tricky because the words use very different spelling patterns to achieve the same sound. Recognizing that 'EWS' and 'OOSE' are related in this specific Strands Hint context is key to clearing the board. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram today stretches horizontally across the middle, connecting the phonetic dots of the theme. It perfectly encapsulates the musical and repetitive nature of the word list. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Start by finding words that fit the 'ooze' sound and then look for how they might be spelled differently across the grid. Since the theme is phonetic, saying the letters out loud might reveal hidden paths. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
