NYT Strands for today: clues, spangram, and solutions for Friday, May 23.

      Strands is a fresh daily puzzle introduced by the New York Times. This version offers a more challenging take on the traditional word search, requiring a sharp eye to decipher the clues.

      Similar to Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, some days can be quite tough when tackling Strands. Seeking a little assistance from time to time is completely acceptable. If you're feeling stuck and in need of the solutions for today’s Strands puzzle, refer to the resolved puzzle below.

      How to play Strands:

      In every Strands puzzle, your objective is to locate the "theme words" concealed within the letter grid. You can manipulate the letters by dragging or tapping to form words; confirm your final letter by double-tapping. Correctly guessed words will be highlighted in blue and will no longer be selectable.

      If you discover a word that isn't a theme word, it will still be beneficial! For every three non-theme words you identify that are four letters or longer, you'll earn a hint — revealing letters of one of the theme words for you to unscramble.

      Each letter in the grid is utilized to create the theme words without overlaps. Every letter only appears once.

      Each puzzle includes one "spangram," a unique theme word or phrase that embodies the puzzle's theme, stretching between two opposing sides of the board. When you identify the spangram, it will be marked in yellow.

      The aim should be to finish the puzzle quickly while minimizing the use of hints.

      Hint for today’s Strands puzzle:

      Today’s theme is “The musical fruit.”

      Here’s a hint that may assist you: the more you consume, the more you…

      Today’s Strand answers:

      NYT

      Today’s spangram:

      We’ll reveal the spangram to help you grasp the theme and solve the remaining parts of the puzzle independently:

      BEANSALAD

      Today’s Strands answers:

      KIDNEY

      GREEN

      CANNELLINI

      FAVA

      BLACK

      PINTO

      NAVY

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      NYT Connections tips: how to excel in Connections daily.

      Wordle surged in popularity and became a natural acquisition for the New York Times, which then expanded into an entire section of challenging puzzles available for daily enjoyment, including the notoriously tricky Connections. Many who attempt it find themselves captivated, and understandably so. The concept is straightforward, yet solving these puzzles remains a challenge. If you haven't tried Connections or had a less than favorable experience the first time, explore our expert tips and tricks to better understand how to tackle each puzzle. Once you familiarize yourself, you'll find yourself playing daily.

      Connections tips and tricks:

      The rules of Connections are uncomplicated: you'll receive a grid of 16 words that need to be sorted into four groups based on a common connection. For instance, four of the 16 words might all be types of fruit, forming a logical grouping. However, Connections is much more complex than that, so don’t expect solutions to be so easily recognizable. Different groups are also color-coded according to their difficulty, with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple, which is the hardest.

      NYT Spelling Bee: solutions for Friday, May 10.

      Are you hooked on the New York Times games? So are we, and Spelling Bee is one of our top picks. Yet, like all other NYT games — including Wordle, Connections, Strands, and The Mini — we occasionally find ourselves struggling to complete it. If you're having difficulty with today’s Spelling Bee, we’re here to assist. Check out the article below for a brief guide on how to play the game along with a list of all the possible words you could create today.

      How to play Spelling Bee.

      If you enjoy Wordle and Connections, Puzzmo might become your next daily addiction.

      If you’ve integrated puzzle games such as Wordle and Connections into your routine over the past year, a new daily obsession may be on the horizon for you. Puzzmo is a new platform that transforms the concept of a newspaper puzzle page into an interactive web page compatible with various devices. Players can register for free to join today, with an optional $40 annual subscription available that unlocks bonus features like experimental games and leaderboards.

      This ambitious project is a collaboration between Orta Therox and Zach Gage, a game designer known for popular mobile games like Knotwords and Good Sudoku. His latest endeavor has been in development for years, aiming to serve as a comprehensive hub for Gage’s puzzle collection, competing with well-known platforms like The New York Times.