Thank heavens it's Friday, eh? But if you've had a tough week, then don't worry – because the New York Times has made today's Strands rather easy indeed.
Don't take my word for it, play it! You'll see – this one really is a cinch. But of course if you do need help, just scroll down and you'll find a few hints, plus all the answers to game #40.
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 #40) - hint #1 - today's theme
What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?
• Today's NYT Strands theme is… You can say that again!
NYT Strands today (game #40) - hint #2 - clue words
What are some good clue words today?
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.
• STRUM
• RUMP
• ROOM
• TREE
• CANS
• RICE
NYT Strands today (game #40) - hint #3 - Spangram
What is a hint for today's Spangram?
• Two words in one
NYT Strands today (game #40) - hint #4 - Spangram position
Where does today's Spangram start and end?
• Start: top, 3rd column
• End: bottom, 3rd column
Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands today (game #40) - the answers
The answers to today's Strands, game #40, are…
- POMPOM
- MURMUR
- GOGO
- MAMA
- TUTU
- COUSCOUS
- CANCAN
- SPANGRAM: REPETITION
- My rating: Easy
- My score: Perfect
This might be the easiest game of Strands yet, or at least that was my experience. This one's all about finding the first word, at which point the theme should become clear. And from there, you're on easy street.
Why? Well, each answer is simply one word, or a couple of letters, repeated twice. For instance, POMPOM, MAMA and MURMUR. The only vaguely difficult one was COUSCOUS, mainly because I couldn't spell it correctly at first. The spangram was easy, too. Let's hope the weekend is a little harder, yes?
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Thursday 11 April, game #39)
- REVERIE
- FANTASY
- ILLUSION
- FIGMENT
- DAYDREAM
- SPANGRAM: MAKEBELIEVE
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.
