Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Jun 26's puzzle
Strands Theme of Jun 26 is:
Think of the collective name for the three hairy brothers who wanted to cross a specific path to reach greener pastures.
Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution
Today's theme 'I'll gobble you up!' is a direct reference to a famous threat from a legendary folk story. It invites you to think about characters and settings found in classic children's literature.
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Strands answer for "I'll gobble you up!" 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 theme refers to a classic piece of European folklore featuring animals and a persistent obstacle. Use this Strands Hint to focus on stories involving a sequence of events and a grumpy antagonist. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The difficulty depends on your familiarity with fairy tales, but the words are common nouns found in children's books. This Strands Hint suggests looking for words related to anatomy and environment. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Start by identifying the main 'villain' associated with the phrase in the theme to unlock the rest of the board. Follow this Strands Hint by looking for short, thematic words in the corners first. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram for this theme spans from the top to the bottom, connecting the grid vertically. If you're stuck, use this Strands Hint to look for a multi-word name. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
