NYT ‘Strands’ Puzzle Focuses on the Courtroom: Hints, Spangram, and Answers for June 1st
The New York Times' Strands puzzle is back, and today's theme is all about the courtroom! If you're scratching your head trying to decipher the jumble of letters, fear not. This article provides hints, the spangram, and the answers to help you conquer today's challenge. But is the game's sometimes vague nature a source of frustration for players?
What is Strands?
If you're new to the game, Strands is a word search-style puzzle where you need to find a group of words that share a common theme. The game presents you with a six by eight grid of letters. Discovering the theme words highlights them in blue. Each day brings a new puzzle, so there's always a fresh challenge awaiting you.
A crucial element of Strands is the spangram, a special word that reveals the overarching theme of the puzzle. The spangram stretches across the board, connecting two opposite sides, and is highlighted in yellow. Remember that while theme words are typically common nouns, the spangram can be a proper noun.
Hints for June 1st
Having trouble finding the words? The NYT offers hints, along with additional clues to nudge you in the right direction. Today’s theme hints at: All rise. And a supplemental clue: Who's Wapner?
Still stuck? Try finding easy words of four or more letters to reveal in-game hints.
The Spangram and Answers
Ready for the solution? Today's spangram is YOURHONOR.
The remaining theme words are:
- BAIL
- ALIBI
- LAWYER
- MOTION
- COURTROOM
- OBJECTION
One opinion is that the spangram itself feels like it should have been just part of the clue, rather than the ultimate answer. In this case, COURTROOM might have been better as the spangram, due to all solution words happening inside of it.
A Word of Caution
Be aware that Strands can be tricky. As the New York Times notes, themes can include fill-in-the-blank phrases, steps in a process, items belonging to a category, synonyms, or homophones. The difficulty can also vary throughout the week, so be prepared for some curveballs.
Did you solve today's Strands puzzle? What did you think of the theme? Share your thoughts and strategies in the comments below!
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