Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "The mark of a good composer" Strands puzzle on Jun 29.
The mark of a good composer
This word represents the foundation of a musical score, consisting of five horizontal lines and four spaces where all other symbols are placed.
Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution
Today's theme, 'The mark of a good composer', invites players to explore the world of sheet music and written scores. It focuses on the various symbols and structures that a composer uses to translate sound into a visual format.
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Strands answer for The mark of a good composer 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 the technical notation and structural elements found on a page of sheet music. If you are looking for a Strands Hint, think about the tools used to write down a melody rather than the instruments themselves. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Today's puzzle requires a basic knowledge of music theory or familiarity with how a score looks. It can be tricky if you aren't used to the formal names of punctuation and notation symbols. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Focus your search on the technical vocabulary used by musicians to read a piece of paper. Look for terms that describe timing, pitch markers, and the organization of the page. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram today stretches across the grid, connecting the structural elements of the theme into one cohesive phrase. It describes the very grid music lives on. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
