Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "On the sly ..." Strands puzzle on Oct 02.
On the sly ...
Think about a two-word phrase that describes moving through a space quietly or acting in a secretive, suspicious manner to avoid detection.
Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution
Today's theme 'On the sly ...' focuses on the language of secrecy and hidden actions. It explores the various ways we describe behavior that isn't meant to be seen or noticed.
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Strands answer for On the sly ... 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 puzzle can be tricky because many of the words are high-level vocabulary for being secretive. If you are struggling with the complex synonyms, check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram today is quite long and describes a specific type of suspicious movement. Try connecting letters that form a continuous action phrase. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
While these words describe secretive behavior, they are generally formal adjectives for being elusive rather than specific illegal acts. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Focus on finding common suffixes like '-ty' or '-ive' to help anchor your word searches in the grid. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
