Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "Practically paleolithic" Strands puzzle on Sep 23.
Practically paleolithic
Think of an idiom used to describe information or objects that are no longer current or relevant, often comparing them to history itself.
Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution
Today's theme, 'Practically paleolithic', suggests a journey back to the very beginnings of time. It focuses on vocabulary that describes things belonging to a distant, prehistoric, or extremely old era.
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Strands answer for Practically paleolithic 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.
Today's puzzle revolves around the concept of extreme age and antiquity. If you are stuck, think of formal or scientific terms used to describe objects or eras that existed long before the modern world. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
This puzzle might be tricky because it uses sophisticated vocabulary rather than common household items. You will need to look for longer, more academic words that mean 'antique' or 'prehistoric'. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram today stretches across the board, bridging the gap between letters to form a multi-word phrase about the irrelevance of the past. It serves as the anchor for all the other historical adjectives. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Focus your search on synonyms for things that have existed for eons or are incredibly outdated. These words often appear in history books or archaeological descriptions. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
