NYT 'Strands' #125 Hints, Spangram And Answers For Sunday, July 7th
What was today's Strands theme hint?
Today's Strands theme hint was "Not just black and white." Additionally, an extra hint provided was "Fifty shades of this color." The puzzle involved finding words related to various shades between black and white, with the spangram being "GRAYSCALE."
What is the significance of a spangram in Strands?
In Strands, a spangram is a crucial element that reveals the puzzle's theme. It is a unique word that connects two opposite sides of the board and describes what the theme words have in common. Once solved, the spangram is highlighted in yellow, making it easier to identify the theme words, which are then highlighted in blue. Finding the spangram often makes solving the rest of the puzzle much simpler.
What color was today's Strands spangram?
Today's Strands spangram was GRAYSCALE, which represents a range of shades between black and white. The spangram linked two opposite sides of the board and helped players understand the theme of the puzzle.