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Need a nudge before the answers? Start with places of higher education. The July 15, 2024 puzzle is Strands game #134, and its theme clue is “Give it the ol’ college try.” A fuller hint and the complete answer list are below the spoiler warning.
Progressive hints for Strands #134
- Gentle hint: Think of places of higher education.
- Stronger hint: The spangram names the category shared by the theme answers.
- Spangram: UNIVERSITIES.
The “Places of learning” wording also appears in a solution guide, but it is not confirmed as an official New York Times hint.
Spoiler warning: July 15 Strands answers
The complete solution for game #134 is:
- DUKE
- RICE
- TUFTS
- NORTHWESTERN
- BROWN
- TEMPLE
Spangram: UNIVERSITIES
Why these answers fit the theme
Each of the six theme words is the name of a university, and UNIVERSITIES identifies the group they share. That connects the answers to the clue “Give it the ol’ college try”; they are puzzle entries, not clues about admissions, degree programs, or university rankings.
How the Strands board works
Strands is a word-search-style puzzle: connect letters on the board to form words related to the theme. The spangram expresses the relationship among those words, reaches two opposite sides of the board, and receives a distinct highlight. Finding qualifying words that are not theme answers can earn in-game hints, according to a gameplay guide.
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