Wednesday's Strands puzzle is a lot easier than yesterday's, in my humble opinion. But as always, you may disagree – so if you get a little stuck, read on for some helpful hints.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.
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NYT Strands today (game #73) - hint #1 - today's theme
What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?
• Today's NYT Strands theme is… American pastime
NYT Strands today (game #73) - hint #2 - clue words
What are some good clue words today?
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.
• LURK
• SOUND
• BLADE
• GAIN
• STAND
• LATE
NYT Strands today (game #73) - hint #3 - spangram
What is a hint for today's spangram?
• Field of dreams
NYT Strands today (game #73) - hint #4 - spangram position
What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?
• First: left, 4th row
• Second: right, 4th row
Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands today (game #73) - the answers
The answers to today's Strands, game #73, are…
- MOUND
- BASE
- PLATE
- DUGOUT
- INFIELD
- STANDS
- BULLPEN
- SPANGRAM: BALLPARK
- My rating: Easy
- My score: Perfect
I've never played baseball, because here in the UK we play cricket instead. However, I've seen enough US movies and TV shows that I had the knowledge I needed to easily solve this edition of the NYT's Strands puzzle.
The task was made easier by the word MOUND standing out so prominently, and that combined with the theme clue of American pastime set me on my way. None of the other answers caused me any trouble at all and I solved this Strands game in super-quick time. I doubt too many people will be troubled by it at all.
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Tuesday 14 May, game #72)
- FRUIT
- CRACKER
- NUTS
- OLIVE
- BRIE
- SALAMI
- SPREAD
- SPANGRAM: CHARCUTERIE
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT's new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's currently in Beta and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.
