Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Jul 11's puzzle
Strands Theme of Jul 11 is:
This word describes a large, deep dish used for both baking and serving, typically containing a mixture of protein, starch, and vegetables.
Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution
Today's 'Fishy fare' theme takes a nostalgic look at a classic home-cooked meal that gained massive popularity in mid-century kitchens. It focuses on the specific components and seasonings used to create a savory, baked seafood dish.
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Strands answer for Fishy fare 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 points toward a very specific type of comfort food that combines canned seafood with pantry staples. It’s all about a warm, oven-baked meal many grew up eating during weeknights. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The difficulty is moderate as most of the words are common household ingredients, though the orientation of the longer ingredients can be tricky. Using a Strands Hint to identify the cream-based components first can help clear the grid. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram in this challenge acts as the 'container' for all the other ingredients and stretches across the board to define the dish. Identifying the primary cooking vessel is the key to solving it. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Focus on finding the short, four-letter seasonings first to open up space for the larger, starchier components of the meal. Looking for common suffixes like 'S' or 'ES' can also help reveal several words at once. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
