NYT Strands for today: clues, spangram, and solutions for Friday, May 2.

      Strands is a fresh daily puzzle introduced by the New York Times. It offers a more challenging twist on the traditional word search, requiring a sharp eye to complete the task. Similar to Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can sometimes be quite tricky. It’s perfectly acceptable to seek assistance if you find yourself in a bind. If you're stuck and need answers for today’s Strands puzzle, you can find the completed puzzle below.

      How to Play Strands

      In every Strands puzzle, your goal is to uncover the “theme words” concealed in the letter grid. You can manipulate the letters by dragging or tapping them to form words; double-tapping the last letter confirms your choice. If you discover a correct word, the letters will be highlighted in blue and will no longer be selectable.

      If you come across a word that isn’t a theme word, it can still be beneficial! For every three non-theme words that have at least four letters, you will receive a hint — one of the theme word’s letters will be revealed, and then you’ll have to unscramble it.

      Every letter in the grid is utilized to form the theme words, with no overlapping; each letter is used only once. Each puzzle also includes one “spangram,” a specific theme word or words that define the puzzle’s theme and stretches between two opposite sides of the board. When you find the spangram, it will be highlighted in yellow.

      The aim is to finish the puzzle quickly while relying on as few hints as possible.

      Hint for Today’s Strands Puzzle

      Today’s theme is “What a trill!”

      Here’s a hint to assist you: chirp chirp.

      Today’s Strands Answers

      NYT

      Today’s Spangram

      To help you identify the theme and solve the rest of the puzzle independently, here is the spangram:

      SONGBIRDS

      Today’s Strands Answers:

      SPARROW

      CARDINAL

      WARBLER

      WREN

      LARK

      CHICKADEE

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