Do you need help with today’s Strands puzzle? Well, you might hear a faint grunt or squeak when trying to guess all the words in today’s puzzle. Don’t get it? Worry not, if you’re struggling, we have some simple hints along with the answers to NYT Strands for July 16 below.
How to Play NYT Strands
Before diving into the puzzle, let’s go over how to play NYT Strands for newcomers. The game is a fun challenge that tests your word-finding abilities in a grid of letters.
Using your mouse or fingers (if on a touchscreen), connect letters on the grid to form words. You can drag to connect them vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. It’s all about spotting patterns!
Additionally, look for the Spangram or the central theme word. This will help you make sense of the Strands theme. Besides the Spangram, finding other theme words in the puzzle is essential for solving it.
If you're looking for more guidance, check out our detailed tips and tricks on how to master NYT Strands!
Today’s Theme for NYT Strands
As revealed by the New York Times, the theme for today’s Strands is — Were you raised in a barn? This quirky theme hints at the fun and playful nature of the puzzle.
What are the Hints for Today’s Strands
Spoiler Warning:
Even though we try our best to be subtle, the hints below might partially spoil the experience. You’ve been warned. Scroll slowly.
Each Strands game features a unique Spangram to decipher, and today’s is no different!
The hint for today’s Spangram is — newborns on a farm. If you’ve figured this out, identifying the theme words becomes much easier!
Here are a couple of extra hints to guide you along:
- Hint 1: actor in the Barbie movie
- Hint 2: character in Winnie the Pooh
If you want to explore more puzzles, check out today's NYT Connections for additional hints and answers!
Today’s NYT Strands Answers (July 16)
Today’s Spangram
The Spangram for today’s NYT Strands puzzle is — BabyAnimal.
Today’s Answers
If you’ve scrolled this far, you’re probably eager to see the answers. Let's check out today’s Strands theme words:
- CALF
- CHICK
- FOAL
- LAMB
- GOSLING
- PIGLET
- DUCKLING
The puzzle today focused on lush greenery and the sounds of animals. I kicked off my journey with CALF at the bottom right and spotted CHICK at the top left, which helped me identify the Spangram. The fun continued as I connected the letters to uncover each word!
With the Spangram in mind, I quickly found the remaining words. First, I spotted FOAL, followed by LAMB and GOSLING nearby. Finally, I moved to the bottom left, connecting letters to form PIGLET and DUCKLING. What a delightful experience!
Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answers
If you ended up here by mistake and are looking for the answers and Spangram for the July 15 Strands puzzle, make sure to check out yesterday’s NYT Strands answers!
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