Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Aug 20's puzzle
Strands Theme of Aug 20 is:
This phrase is the ultimate direct compliment, often followed by the word 'best' or 'greatest' to address someone directly.
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Today's theme 'Split superlatives' focuses on those quirky, idiomatic expressions we use to call something the absolute best. It's all about high praise and old-school slang phrases.
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Strands answer for Split superlatives 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 common idioms where an object or animal is used to describe something of the highest quality. If you are stuck on the 'Split superlatives' meaning, think about vintage slang used to compliment someone. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
This puzzle can be tricky because the words are split into two-part idioms that span the grid. Finding the connection between the animals and the clothing items is the key to mastering this NYT Strands challenge. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram for 'Split superlatives' acts as a direct address to the player, spanning across the board to connect the various compliments. It identifies who the superlatives are actually describing! Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Try to group words that often follow the word 'the' in famous 1920s-style praises. Many of these terms are paired up in popular culture to denote perfection or being top-tier. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
