NYT Strands puzzle #172, from August 22, 2024, has the theme “Smoothie moves.” If you want a nudge before seeing the solutions, start with the hints below; the full answer list and spangram are farther down.
Hints for Strands #172
Theme hint
Think about the actions a blender performs. The puzzle’s theme is “Smoothie moves.”
Spangram hint
The extra clue is “Blade runnings.” The spangram starts at the top of the board in the fourth column and ends at the bottom in the fourth column, according to TechRadar.
Clue words for in-game hints
These non-theme words were reported as triggers for in-game hints: PORE, DROP, SITTER, PING, TIRE, and BRIDE.
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Answers for August 22
Spoilers below. The six theme words are CHOP, STIR, WHIP, PULSE, LIQUEFY, and GRIND. The spangram is BLENDERSETTING. The answer guides from Try Hard Guides, TechRadar, and Forbes agree on the solutions. The words are listed here for readability, not in their order on the grid.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How the puzzle works
Strands is a themed word-search game: find the theme words hidden in the letter grid, with non-theme words helping unlock hints. The spangram captures the theme and stretches between opposite sides of the board. You can play through NYT Games.
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