Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "Don't obsess" Strands puzzle on Sep 12.
Don't obsess
This phrase is a modern anthem for moving on; think of a very famous song about leaving your worries behind and moving forward.
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Today's theme 'Don't obsess' touches upon the mental and physical act of moving on from a fixation. It explores the vocabulary of relief and the process of setting something aside for good.
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Strands answer for Don't obsess 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 focuses on concepts related to mental clarity and the act of relinquishing control. If you're stuck on how to interpret this, look for synonyms of freedom in our Strands Hint today for more details.
The difficulty lies in identifying formal verbs that all mean roughly the same thing. Since the words share a very tight semantic bond, finding one usually leads to the others quickly. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram today stretches across the grid, connecting the left and right sides in a way that mirrors the concept of a bridge to freedom. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Focus on finding six-letter and seven-letter verbs that start with prefixes like 'DE-' or 'UN-'. These common linguistic structures will help you unlock the board. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
