Sunday, June 1, 2025, is NYT Strands puzzle #455. Its theme is “All Rise,” and the spangram is YOUR HONOR. The six theme words are BAIL, ALIBI, MOTION, LAWYER, OBJECTION, and COURTROOM. Spoilers follow.
Hints for Strands #455
The reported first-two-letter hints are below; the final hint is for the spangram.
- BA
- AL
- MO
- LA
- OB
- YO (spangram)
The spangram is mostly horizontal.
What is the theme?
The theme is “All Rise,” pointing to courtroom terms.
What is the spangram?
YOUR HONOR
What are the Strands answers?
- BAIL
- ALIBI
- MOTION
- LAWYER
- OBJECTION
- COURTROOM
How Strands works
As described in the guide, the aim is to find theme words that fill the board. Drag or tap letters to form words; theme words are highlighted in blue and do not overlap. The spangram describes the theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. Find three non-theme words to earn a hint.
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