Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "1✖️1, etc ... " Strands puzzle on Sep 25.
1✖️1, etc ...
This word describes a specific type of integer that is the product of a number multiplied by itself; it spans the grid to define the mathematical category.
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Today's theme '1✖️1, etc ...' refers to a specific sequence in mathematics where an integer is multiplied by itself. It invites you to think about the results of simple multiplication tables.
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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 points toward a fundamental arithmetic operation where numbers are doubled through self-multiplication. To solve this NYT Strands puzzle, focus on the vocabulary of basic math results rather than the equations themselves. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The difficulty depends on how quickly you can translate digits into their full English names within the grid. While the math is simple, finding the spelled-out versions requires a keen eye for longer letter strings. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Start by scanning for common suffixes used in English numbers and see if they connect to form perfect products. This NYT Strands strategy will help you identify the hidden values scattered across the board. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The main category word follows a path that connects two sides of the grid, defining the entire set of solutions. It combines a geometric shape with a term for digits to describe the theme perfectly. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.