The May 23 NYT Strands made me want to keep my phone down and go touch some grass. It’s a testament to the bygone era of enjoying each other’s company and being in the moment. Well, I found it to be easy for I have been a part of that very era. If you can’t relate to it, don’t worry, for here are the hints and answers for the May 23 NYT Strands down below!
What is the Theme for Today’s NYT Strands?
As revealed by the New York Times, the theme for today’s Strands is “No dice!”.
Spangram Hint for Today’s Strands
Spoiler Warning #1 Even though we try our best to be subtle, the hints below might partially spoil the experience. You’ve been warned.
Every Strands game has that one Spangram that you need to decipher and today’s was no exception. The hint for today’s Spangram is – “These activities make parties fun”.
Theme Words Hints for Today’s Strands
If you have figured out the Spangram from the above hint, figuring out the theme words will be easy. However, I don’t want to ruin it for you. Instead, here are three theme word hints that may help you:
- Hint #1: This game ties you up in knots
- Hint #2: You can’t talk in this game
Spoiler Warning #2 The next sections reveal the answers for today’s NYT Strands. So, I’d recommend not scrolling further if you are still solving the puzzle. However, if you are stuck, I suggest scrolling a wee bit to see the Spangram answer.
Spangram Answer for NYT Strands on May 23
The Spangram for today’s NYT Strands puzzle is PARTYGAMES, and it runs from left to bottom in the letters grid.
Apart from the Spangram, you need to find 5 theme words in today’s puzzle. However, if you are having a tough time getting through the Strands, check out some tips and tricks in my guide on how to play NYT Strands.
Anyway, with that being said, let’s go to the next section. However, proceed only if you are ready to check out the theme words.
List of Theme Words for NYT Strands on May 23
If you have scrolled this far, you are probably ready to see the answers. So, let’s take a look at today’s theme words in Strands:
- CHARADES
- MAFIA
- CELEBRITY
- TELEPHONE
- TWISTER
Right off the bat, I noticed CHARADES at the top left, for it’s one of my favorite party games to play! Next, I found CELEBRITY right beside it, and TWISTER was an easy spot right after at the bottom right. Almost immediately, I found TELEPHONE and MAFIA in the grids too, and that led me straight to finding PARTYGAMES as the Spangram for the day. This has to be one of my quickest solves, and I didn’t even have to use a hint.
What about you? Did you solve the Strands today easily or did you have to use up hints like me? Do cry your heart out in the comments down below! As for me, off I go to throw a party.
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