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Strands #291 hint
Indirect hint: Playing the classics.
This is an independent hint reported by Forbes, not an official New York Times clue.
What is the spangram?
The spangram is ROCKING.
What are the Strands #291 answers?
- ALTERNATIVE
- GLAM
- GRUNGE
- METAL
- PROGRESSIVE
- PUNK
The complete solution set, including the spangram, is ROCKING, ALTERNATIVE, GLAM, GRUNGE, METAL, PROGRESSIVE, and PUNK. The answer list is also recorded by Word.tips.
How to use hints while solving Strands
Strands uses a 6-by-8 grid. Connect adjacent letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally; a word can change direction as you trace it. The spangram summarizes the theme and runs between two opposite sides of the board. Finding three valid words that are not theme answers unlocks a hint highlighting one theme word. These mechanics are described by StrandsNYT.com, a third-party guide that is not affiliated with the New York Times.
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The verified answer list does not establish reliable letter-by-letter board paths, so this guide does not provide tracing directions.
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