New York Times' Strands Puzzle Offers a Flickering Clue to Tuesday's Theme.
Tuesday has rolled in once again, bringing with it the daily puzzle challenge from The New York Times - Strands. This week's theme is centered around film and offers an array of clues for you to uncover hidden words on a grid that ties into today's theme.
If you're looking to improve your chances at solving this Tuesday's puzzle, here are some helpful hints:
1. A 50-year-old suspense film with an aquatic monster - Can you guess which classic movie is being referenced?
2. Animated pictures about vehicles - Does the mention of animated cars take you back to a childhood favorite?
3. A mystery comedy based on a board game - Will this one help you solve the mystery that lies ahead?
4. Cops and robbers - What are some popular movies featuring law enforcement and crime?
5. Harvey, but not with a rabbit - You might need some knowledge of classic theatre to get this clue
6. Space opera based on a classic sci-fi novel - The mention of space in your mind should take you straight to the stars.
7. Smash! - This title should give you an idea of which famous film or TV show is next.
8. About a pig - You'll need some knowledge of movies centered around farm animals to solve this one.
The spangram for today's puzzle reveals "FOUR LETTER MOVIES." After examining the list, it appears that these are four-letter words from several popular films. The full list of answers includes:
- JAWS
- CARS
- CLUE
- HEAT
- MILK
- DUNE
- HULK
- BABE
While it seems like a bit of an adventure to get the last two words, the completed Strands grid is now available for you to explore.
				
			Tuesday has rolled in once again, bringing with it the daily puzzle challenge from The New York Times - Strands. This week's theme is centered around film and offers an array of clues for you to uncover hidden words on a grid that ties into today's theme.
If you're looking to improve your chances at solving this Tuesday's puzzle, here are some helpful hints:
1. A 50-year-old suspense film with an aquatic monster - Can you guess which classic movie is being referenced?
2. Animated pictures about vehicles - Does the mention of animated cars take you back to a childhood favorite?
3. A mystery comedy based on a board game - Will this one help you solve the mystery that lies ahead?
4. Cops and robbers - What are some popular movies featuring law enforcement and crime?
5. Harvey, but not with a rabbit - You might need some knowledge of classic theatre to get this clue
6. Space opera based on a classic sci-fi novel - The mention of space in your mind should take you straight to the stars.
7. Smash! - This title should give you an idea of which famous film or TV show is next.
8. About a pig - You'll need some knowledge of movies centered around farm animals to solve this one.
The spangram for today's puzzle reveals "FOUR LETTER MOVIES." After examining the list, it appears that these are four-letter words from several popular films. The full list of answers includes:
- JAWS
- CARS
- CLUE
- HEAT
- MILK
- DUNE
- HULK
- BABE
While it seems like a bit of an adventure to get the last two words, the completed Strands grid is now available for you to explore.