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Strands Answers (May 16, 2025): Whether you need a clue or the full answer, we’ve got today’s Strands answers in this article.
If you’re a fan of word puzzles, Strands may be your next favorite NYT game. This daily puzzle tests players to locate themed words in a 6x8 grid. The challenge can range from simple to complex, especially on harder days when the hints feel elusive.
If today’s theme has you stumped, don’t worry — you’re in the right place. We’ll guide you to today’s spangram and make solving the puzzle a breeze.
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Today's Strands Theme
Let’s take a moment to see what theme has been provided for today’s challenge.
Today's theme is:
TO A DEGREE
The theme might be tricky to grasp, so here’s a simple breakdown to make it easier:
- This theme relates to a significant milestone in education that often involves ceremonies and celebrations, marking the completion of a course of study. It includes formal attire typically worn during such events, traditions surrounding the occasion, and the various elements that make this achievement memorable.
Today's NYT Strands Hints
If you’re still stuck, don’t worry — here are some hints to help you along:
Strands Hint 1: What are the starting letters of today's words?
There are 7 words including the spangram.
Below are the starting letters & lengths for each of the theme words:
- Starts with "D" and has 7 letters.
- Starts with "G" and has 4 letters.
- Starts with "P" and has 5 letters.
- Starts with "P" and has 10 letters.
- Starts with "S" and has 6 letters.
- Starts with "T" and has 6 letters.
And today's spangram starts with "G".
Strands Hint 2: Where are today's words located on today's strands grid?
Here are some clues about their starting positions. For all words except the spangram:
- 2 words start from the top row
- 2 words start from the bottom row
- 2 words start from the left edge of the grid
- 2 words start from the right edge of the grid
Today's NYT Strands Clue Words
If you’re still stuck, don’t worry — here are some hints to help you along:
- TAWSES
- TRESSED
- SCAN
- POAS
- ANAN
- ROSACEA
The answers are right below, so stop here if you’d rather keep guessing.
Today's NYT Strands Spangram
Drumroll, please! It’s time to reveal today’s Strands spangram:
GRADUATION
Today's NYT Strands Answers
If you’re still looking for answers after the spangram, you can find them right here:
- DIPLOMA
- GOWN
- PHOTO
- PROCESSION
- SPEECH
- TASSEL
Yesterday's NYT Strands Answer (May 15, 2025)
Trying to solve yesterday’s Strands (Thursday, May 15, 2025)? Or maybe you’re in a different time zone? Don’t stress; we have the answers you’re after!
Find yesterday's Strands answers, hints and spangram here.
Yesterday's Strands theme was:
ANIMAL DRIVES
Yesterday's Spangram was:
AUTOMOBILES
Yesterday's Strands Answers were:
- BEETLE
- BRONCO
- IMPALA
- JAGUAR
- MUSTANG
- RABBIT
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