Daily News from NYT for August 4: hints, word puzzle, and solutions for Monday's Spangram
In today's New York Times Strands puzzle, the theme revolves around items and terms linked to close cutting or grooming. This trickier take on the classic word search challenges players to find hidden "theme words" in the grid of letters.
Each puzzle contains one "spangram," a special theme word that touches two opposite sides of the board. Today's spangram is "BARBERSHOP." The goal is to complete the puzzle quickly without using too many hints.
To solve today's puzzle, focus on words associated with men's grooming and barber tools. Potential theme words could include "CAPE," "COMB," "CLIPPERS," "TRIMMER," "RAZOR," and "AFTERSHAVE."
The found words in Strands, whether they are theme words or not, still help provide hints for one or more theme words. Finding three non-theme words gives additional hints toward theme words. Once you uncover all theme words, identify the spangram "CLOSE SHAVE." This word, which fits perfectly with the theme, is highlighted yellow when found in Strands.
Remember, every letter in the Strands puzzle is used only once. So, connect letters in any direction, but use each letter only once. Happy solving!
In the realm of leisure activities, solving the home-and-garden or entertainment puzzles like today's Strands could offer a refreshing change from the theme of close cutting or grooming. A revamped lifestyle might include a home-and-garden section dedicated to gardening tools, home decor items, and even themed parties, complete with entertainment.
