NYT 'Strands' #106 Hints, Spangram And Answers For Monday, June 17th
What is the theme hint provided for today's New York Times’ Strands puzzle?
The theme hint provided for today's New York Times' Strands puzzle is "Picking up the pieces."
How often is a new game of Strands available to play?
A new game of Strands is available to play every day. The game presents you with a six by eight grid of letters, and the aim is to find a group of words that have something in common, along with a special word called a spangram which tells you what the words have in common.
What are the conditions for a word to qualify as a theme word in the Strands puzzle?
In the Strands puzzle, a word qualifies as a theme word if it is related to the puzzle's central theme. The theme is usually indicated by the provided clue, and the theme words are those that reflect this theme. Once a theme word is found, it will be highlighted in blue on the game board. Additionally, finding the spangram, a special word that spans the entire puzzle and summarizes the theme, usually makes identifying the theme words easier.