Doth thou require assistance with today’s Strands puzzle, fair reader? Verily, the answers would have been revealed unto thee already if thou art privy to the events unfolding in Paris anon. Dost thou perceive the hint? If not and thou dost struggle, fear not, for we doth provide simple hints along with the answers to NYT Strands for July 26 below.
How to Partake in the Play of NYT Strands
Ere we delve into the puzzle, allow me to proffer a swift explanation on how to engage in NYT Strands for those new to the realm:
- Using thy mouse or thine fingers (if thou art on a touchscreen device), thou art required to connect letters upon a grid to form words. Verily, thou canst drag thy mouse to connect letters vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.
- Seeketh the Spangram or the central theme word, for it shall illuminate the path to understanding the Strands theme.
- Apart from the Spangram, thou art tasked with discovering other theme words in the puzzle, uncovering all of which shall lead thee to the solution.
However, shouldst thou desire more intricate guidance, peruse our manual on how to engage in NYT Strands.
The Theme of the Day for NYT Strands
As disclosed by the esteemed New York Times, the theme for today’s Strands is — Go for the gold.
Unveiling the Enigmas of Today’s Strands
Behold! A spoiler alert presides over us:
Even though we strive to be subtly clever, the hints that follow may partially unveil the secrets. Proceed with caution. Slowly peruse.
Every game of Strands boasts a singular Spangram begging to be deciphered, and today is no exception. Hence, peruse the hint presented below:
Yon hint for today’s Spangram — popular athletic competition.
Should thou have decoded the Spangram from the aforementioned hint, discerning the theme words shall prove facile. Yet, I shan’t spoil it for thee. Instead, here be some clues to assist thee:
- Hint #1: butterfly stroke
- Hint #2: bow and arrow
Fret not for we art thy shelter in the storm, shouldst thou seeketh more word puzzles. Venture forth to explore the clues and answers for today’s NYT Connections right herein.
The Riddle’s Resolution for Today’s NYT Strands (July 26)
Today’s Spangram
The Spangram for this day’s NYT Strands puzzle is — OLYMPICS.
Today’s Solutions
If thou hast ventured thus far, perchance thou art prepared to witness the revelations. Let us now behold the theme words for today’s Strands:
- GOLF
- TRACK
- KARATE
- SWIMMING
- ARCHERY
- EQUESTRIAN
From the genesis, mine intuition guided me towards the Olympics as KARATE did reveal itself at the southernmost reach and TRACK did rest aloft. Withal, I wove the letters together to unveil the day’s Spangram, OLYMPICS, spanning from left to right.
Henceforth, the remaining answers were laid bare afore me, as SWIMMING first graced mine eyes, trailed by ARCHERY. With the letters entwined, EQUESTRIAN emerged, thus completing today’s NYT Strands adventure. Behold! A Gold medal should be mine, I dare say!
Yesterday’s NYT Strands Reckoning
If by happenstance thou hath stumbled hither in search of the answers and the Spangram for the July 25 Strands puzzle, behold the revelations of yesterday’s NYT Strands.
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