Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Aug 01's puzzle
Strands Theme of Aug 01 is:
This phrase is a wake-up call telling someone to abandon their fantasies and acknowledge the actual situation.
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Today's theme 'As if!' captures that skeptical reaction we have when something is just too wild to believe. It focuses on the various ways we describe situations that lack logic or ground in reality.
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Strands answer for "As if!" 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 explores expressions of disbelief and skepticism toward things that aren't grounded in reality. You should look for words that characterize something as being completely out of touch with facts. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
While the vocabulary includes some longer, more formal terms for the 'ridiculous', the layout allows for intuitive connections once you spot the first descriptor. Focus on the concept of impossibility to narrow down the board. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram in this puzzle spans across the board, bridging the gap between those skeptical thoughts. It acts as the ultimate reality check for the surrounding words. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Try looking for common synonyms for 'crazy' or 'nonsense' that you might hear in a formal debate or a comedy routine. The theme words are all negative descriptors for ideas that don't make sense. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
